Gordon Boy

Popularity: #726 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationGOR-dən / /ˈɡɔːrdən/

Scottish; English

Meaning

Scottish: from the muddy place; English: from the gorge

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gordon has Scottish origins, derived from a place name in the Scottish Borders. It became popular as a given name in the 19th century, often associated with the Gordon family, a prominent clan in Scotland. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries, reflecting its broader appeal. Notably, it has been borne by various historical figures and has cultural significance in literature and media.

Trend Summary

Gordon has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century and declining in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Gordie
  • Gord

International Variants

  • Gordón (Spanish)
  • Gordana (Slavic)

Famous people named Gordon

Gordon Ramsay is a renowned chef and television personality known for his culinary skills and reality TV shows.

Gordon Brown served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2010.

Gordon Lightfoot is a celebrated Canadian singer-songwriter famous for his folk and country music.

Gordon Hayward is a professional basketball player in the NBA, known for his time with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics.

Fictional characters named Gordon

Gordon Freeman is the protagonist of the video game series Half-Life, known for his role as a scientist fighting against alien forces.

Gordon Gekko is a character in the film Wall Street, representing the archetype of corporate greed and ambition.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gordon was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gordon has ranked as high as #237 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, Michigan, California, Minnesota, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Gordon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gordon (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 16
13%
MN 15
12%
CA 15
12%
MI 15
12%
TX 14
11%
OH 8
6%
PA 8
6%
AZ 6
5%
SD 6
5%
MO 5
4%
WI 5
4%
MT 5
4%
IL 5
4%
TN 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188051
188132
188237
188338
188439
188548
188664
188747
188883
188960
189063
189171
189283
189383
1894112
1895104
1896117
189789
1898110
1899107
1900137
1901103
1902109
1903142
1904177
1905165
1906184
1907199
1908196
1909230
1910265
1911404
1912822
19131,017
19141,355
19151,717
19161,792
19172,019
19182,233
19192,017
19202,277
19212,382
19222,527
19232,576
19242,714
19252,748
19262,629
19272,680
19282,596
19292,493
19302,611
19312,397
19322,409
19332,524
19342,640
19352,614
19362,567
19372,533
19382,657
19392,508
19402,296
19412,404
19422,606
19432,608
19442,271
19452,146
19462,410
19472,671
19482,510
19492,546
19502,690
19512,759
19522,829
19532,781
19542,741
19552,557
19562,484
19572,465
19582,224
19592,210
19602,151
19611,991
19621,786
19632,081
19641,772
19651,444
19661,387
19671,115
19681,093
19691,012
1970991
1971915
1972719
1973659
1974631
1975585
1976517
1977549
1978516
1979504
1980531
1981520
1982538
1983497
1984505
1985488
1986517
1987493
1988464
1989476
1990441
1991414
1992400
1993404
1994347
1995353
1996343
1997289
1998275
1999265
2000285
2001249
2002275
2003235
2004246
2005208
2006215
2007196
2008212
2009183
2010180
2011183
2012195
2013189
2014224
2015279
2016220
2017274
2018271
2019267
2020225
2021243
2022233
2023222
2024199