Gordon
Male name · — Stable
74,190
Total Births
1925
Peak Year
#981
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gordon
Gordon is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1920s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 74,190 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,057 births |
| 1890s | 2,140 births |
| 1900s | 3,616 births |
| 1910s | 8,816 births |
| 1920s | 12,328 births |
| 1930s | 11,601 births |
| 1940s | 10,214 births |
| 1950s | 10,472 births |
| 1960s | 6,289 births |
| 1970s | 2,619 births |
| 1980s | 1,950 births |
| 1990s | 1,365 births |
| 2000s | 809 births |
| 2010s | 576 births |
| 2020s | 338 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gordon?
Gordon has been given to 74,190 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1925 with 1,319 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #981.
Is Gordon a boy or girl name?
Gordon is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gordon most popular?
Gordon was most popular in 1925, when 1,319 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Gordon?
Gordon first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).