Gordon
boy name#1051 in 2025Gordon entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #70 in 1935, ranks #1051 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1051
rank today
#70
peak (1935)
209
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #239 |
| 1890s | #165 |
| 1900s | #133 |
| 1910s | #93 |
| 1920s | #77 |
| 1930s | #76 |
| 1940s | #103 |
| 1950s | #127 |
| 1960s | #183 |
| 1970s | #299 |
| 1980s | #373 |
| 1990s | #551 |
| 2000s | #830 |
| 2010s | #932 |
| 2020s | #998 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gordon has been most popular in CA, NY, MI.
Living bearers
About 68,500 people named Gordon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gordon alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #1051 among US boy names in 2025, with 209 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gordon most popular?
- Gordon peaked in 1935, reaching #70 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gordon with classmates?
- Gordon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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