Feminine dossier · first seen 1917
Gardenia
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1992
Peak births
70
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Gardenia
How many people are named Gardenia?
An estimated 1,015 living Americans are named Gardenia.
How rare is Gardenia?
Gardenia is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 90% from its 1992 peak.
How old is the typical Gardenia?
The median age of a living American named Gardenia is approximately 33 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 52 years old.
Is Gardenia still popular?
Yes — Gardenia is currently rising in popularity, with 7 births in 2025.
Where is Gardenia most common?
Gardenia has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1917Peak 19922025
Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
90%
2025
7
All-time
1,354
Where it lives now
Gardenia is most concentrated in California — about 3.5× the national rate in the 2000s.
States where Gardenia is given more often than the national average — its present-day heartland.