Gorden
boy nameGorden entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #722 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
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rank today
#722
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1890s | #1017 |
| 1900s | #1009 |
| 1910s | #1087 |
| 1920s | #984 |
| 1930s | #1013 |
| 1940s | #1326 |
| 1950s | #1696 |
| 1960s | #2267 |
| 1970s | #3958 |
| 1980s | #5601 |
| 1990s | #8585 |
| 2000s | #10647 |
| 2010s | #12151 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Gorden are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gorden alive today was born around 1934, making them about 91 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gorden in 2025?
- Gorden is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gorden most popular?
- Gorden peaked in 1922, reaching #722 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gorden with classmates?
- Gorden will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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