Gorman
boy nameGorman entered the US charts in 1903, peaked at #966 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1903–2025
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rank today
#966
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #988 |
| 1910s | #1689 |
| 1920s | #1632 |
| 1930s | #1803 |
| 1940s | #2138 |
| 1950s | #2860 |
| 1960s | #3259 |
| 1970s | #5587 |
| 1980s | #5525 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gorman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gorman alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gorman in 2025?
- Gorman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gorman most popular?
- Gorman peaked in 1904, reaching #966 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gorman with classmates?
- Gorman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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