Gardner is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5094 in 2025 with 19 recorded births. This places Gardner in the top 37% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 22 births ranking #4599. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 137.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 89,899 boys born was named Gardner. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.