Gideon
boy name#337 in 2025Gideon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #304 in 2017, ranks #337 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#337
rank today
#304
peak (2017)
993
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #673 |
| 1890s | #915 |
| 1900s | #988 |
| 1910s | #1387 |
| 1920s | #1658 |
| 1930s | #2272 |
| 1940s | #2235 |
| 1950s | #2004 |
| 1960s | #1826 |
| 1970s | #1393 |
| 1980s | #1148 |
| 1990s | #1101 |
| 2000s | #655 |
| 2010s | #357 |
| 2020s | #324 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gideon has been most popular in TX, CA, OH.
Living bearers
About 21,000 people named Gideon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gideon is a kid of about 11 — 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 ranks #337 among US boy names in 2025, with 993 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gideon most popular?
- Gideon peaked in 2017, reaching #304 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gideon with classmates?
- Gideon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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