Gideon
girl nameGideon entered the US charts in 2002, peaked at #10383 in 2022, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2002–2025
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rank today
#10383
peak (2022)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #13595 |
| 2010s | #16223 |
| 2020s | #11295 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gideon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gideon is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gideon in 2025?
- Gideon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gideon most popular?
- Gideon peaked in 2022, reaching #10383 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gideon with classmates?
- Gideon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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