The origin of the given name Gatsby is attributed to F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic character, Jay Gatsby, from his novel 'The Great Gatsby'. The name itself has no historical or linguistic precedent prior to its introduction in literature. It was created by Fitzgerald for his titular character and has since become synonymous with the Roaring Twenties and the American Dream.
The name Gatsby experienced a notable surge in popularity from 2014 onwards, with a significant peak in 2016 and 2020. However, it has shown a recent decline since 2021.