Gilmore Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGIL-mor / /ˈɡɪl.mɔːr/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: servant of the sea; English: from the farm by the river
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gilmore has Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic name 'Gilmor', meaning 'servant of the sea'. It is also found in English contexts, where it refers to someone living near a river. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name. In modern times, it has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
The name Gilmore has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gilmor
- Gilmorey
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gilmore was first seen in the United States in 1902. Gilmore has ranked as high as #721 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Illinois, Alabama, Minnesota, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Gilmore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gilmore (1936)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 20 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 18 |
| 1916 | 30 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 25 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 15 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 20 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 15 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |