NAME PROFILE
Gardner
Derived from Middle High German and Old English meaning 'warrior' or 'champion.' This name conveys a sense of inner strength and a competitive yet kind spirit, often associated with someone who is a reliable protector and a courageous leader.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,026 |
| Gender | Male (13% / 87%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1988 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MA — 65%NY — 23%CA — 6%PA — 4%IL — 2%
Notable People
James Kemper (Insurance executive / Kemper Corporation) · Kemper Crabb (Musician / Medieval-folk fusion) · Kemper Freeman Jr. (Real estate developer / Bellevue Square) · Kemper Nomland (Architect / Case Study House No. 10) · Kemper Marley (Agricultural businessman / Arizona agriculture)
Nicknames & Diminutives
KempKempy
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