Name Legacy

Gordon

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Gordon was most popular in 1952, when 2,835 American babies were given the name — ranking #240 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,143, with 209 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 155,579 people named Gordon.

Most popular in1952
Rank that year#240
Births that year2,835
Total since 1880155,579

Gordon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Gordon’s peak in 1952. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Scottish · a place name, "great hill"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org