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Gordon

Gordon is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Gordon?

Recorded births named Gordon by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	155,579 births
England & Wales since 1996	362 births
Ireland since 1964	1,171 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Gordon's popularity over time

Babies named Gordon per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1952 (2,835/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1976 (84/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1997 (25/yr).

When was Gordon popular?

Gordon reached its peak in 1952, when it was the #240 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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