Goldie means golden — the most direct declaration of preciousness after gold itself. Goldie Hawn is one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses. Goldie is also a term of endearment in Yiddish. Goldilocks sought the one that was just right. Two syllables of golden warmth, Hollywood sunshine, and Yiddish affection.
Goldie means golden — it's both a diminutive of gold and a Yiddish term of endearment. Goldie Hawn (born 1945) is one of Hollywood's most beloved actresses. Goldilocks and the Three Bears carries the golden-hair association. The name has returned as part of the vintage-revival trend.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Yiddish and English diminutive; Goldie Hawn (born 1945).
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Today
Goldie remains a beloved choice, ranking #1275 in the US. 38,525 babies have been named Goldie since 1880.
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How popular is Goldie?
1915peak year
Today, Goldie is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #1275), with only about 241 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1915, 1,051 babies were given the name (ranked #172 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1910s. Goldie has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 38,525 babies have been registered as Goldie since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Goldie's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — golden communication. People named Goldie tend to be warm, golden-hearted, and gifted at finding what's just right.
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