Gordon
girl nameGordon entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #1370 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#1370
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1910s | #2372 |
| 1920s | #1990 |
| 1930s | #2378 |
| 1940s | #3597 |
| 1950s | #4525 |
| 1960s | #5562 |
| 1970s | #6993 |
| 1980s | #9931 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gordon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gordon alive today was born around 1931, making them about 94 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gordon in 2025?
- Gordon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gordon most popular?
- Gordon peaked in 1929, reaching #1370 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gordon with classmates?
- Gordon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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