Gottlob
A boy's name of Germanic origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 5 babies have been named Gottlob in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Gottlob is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gottlob is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, from the Old German elements Gott (God) and lob (praise), meaning 'praise God.' Johann Sebastian Bach's father was named Johann Gottlob — a name with deep Lutheran heritage.
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Gottlob first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1954. Arriving in the 1950s, Gottlob appeared during a period when American naming was beginning to diversify beyond the traditional Anglo-Saxon and biblical pools.
Its Germanic classification suggests a path from germanic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gottlob has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1954.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | — |
The Story of Gottlob
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1954, Gottlob is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Gottlob are most likely born between 1954 and 1954.
How rare is Gottlob?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gottlob is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1954, peaked in the 1950s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1954–1954)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 | #4036 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1954–1954