Gaither
Pronunciation: [ g-AYTH-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gaither first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 127 babies have been named Gaither in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gaither is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,907 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,907
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gaither
Gaither is a boy name .
Is Gaither a boy or girl name? Gaither is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,907 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #38,506. Gaither is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gaither is currently ranked #29,907 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gaither include Gai, Gait, Gaity, Gaitie, Her, Hery, Herie, Gaie, and Gaikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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