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Gotham

♂ Boy

Pronounced GOTH-um /ˈɡɑθ.əm/High

Meaning: From the Old English, 'the goat's homestead/village' (gat, 'a goat', + ham, 'a homestead'); a place-name; also the fictional city of Batman; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: The goat's homestead; a fictional city: Gotham is English. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'GOTH-um'). We note the pop-culture link.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English, 'the goat's homestead/village' (gat, 'a goat', + ham, 'a homestead'); a place-name; also the fictional city of Batman; we note the pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2024)#10207 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 220

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gotham comes from the Old English, 'the goat's homestead/village' (gat, 'a goat', + ham, 'a homestead'); a place-name; also the fictional city of Batman (we note the pop-culture link). A bold, modern name (said 'GOTH-um').

In the U.S. it appears very recently, boosted by Batman. Rare, the-goat's-homestead at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gotham is 'the goat's homestead' in Old English (gat + ham) — also the fictional city of Batman — a bold, distinctive name (we note the pop-culture link; said 'GOTH-um').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Gotham — English place-name; pop-culture

Variations

GothemGothum

Nicknames

Goth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gotham mean?

Gotham is Old English for 'the goat's homestead' (gat + ham); a place-name; also the fictional city of Batman. We note the pop-culture link.

How do you pronounce Gotham?

It's said GOTH-um /ˈɡɑθ.əm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gotham a boy or girl name?

Gotham is a boy's name.

How popular is Gotham?

Gotham is a very rare name in the U.S.

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