Gottlieb is a German masculine given name, derived from the Middle High German words 'god' and 'liebe', meaning 'love of God'. It was quite common during the Middle Ages but has become less frequent in recent times. The name Gottlieb was particularly popular among the nobility, with notable bearers including Gottlieb Daimler, the engineer who co-invented the internal combustion engine.
The name Gottlieb experienced a notable rise and fall in popularity over the late 19th to early 20th century. Initially, there were consistent births each year, ranging from 5 to 9 between 1880 and 1907. However, starting in 1913, there was a significant increase, with peaks of 34 births in 1915 and 23 births in 1917. After 1923, the popularity decreased drastically, with fewer than 12 births per year until it stabilized around 5 to 7 births annually by 1930.