Gordon
Peaked at #70 nationally in 1935, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gordon has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gordon — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1378
in 1929
Last ranked
#11320
in 1989
Years tracked
58
1893–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1893, Gordon reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #1378 nationally with 31 babies given the name that year.
Gordon hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1989, when it stood at #11320.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #11,320 | 6 |
| 1986 | #8,858 | 7 |
| 1984 | #10,979 | 5 |
| 1978 | #6,573 | 9 |
| 1975 | #5,668 | 10 |
| 1974 | #8,030 | 6 |
| 1971 | #7,704 | 6 |
| 1970 | #8,425 | 5 |
Gordon — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#70
in 1935
Current rank
#1089
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gordon reached its peak popularity for boys in 1935, ranking #70 nationally with 2,614 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #941 (2014) to #1089 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Gordon ranks #1089 nationally for boys, with 199 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,089 | 199 |
| 2023 | #993 | 222 |
| 2022 | #970 | 233 |
| 2021 | #929 | 243 |
| 2020 | #964 | 225 |
| 2019 | #841 | 267 |
| 2018 | #825 | 271 |
| 2017 | #822 | 274 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gordon most popular?
Gordon was most popular in 1935, when it ranked #70 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gordon becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gordon?
At least 155,367 babies have been recorded with the name Gordon in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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