Gordon
How to say it: GOR-dun · /ˈɡɔrdən/
From a Scottish place-name, possibly derived from Brythonic 'gor' (great) and 'din' (fort); a spacious fort.
Gordon was the 950th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 209 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1930s, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,053 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #950 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 209 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,862 |
| Peak decade | 1930s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,053 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well established long ago, Gordon reached its height in the 1930s. Though far below that mark today, it remains in steady use and is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Crisp and sturdy, Gordon speaks in two firm syllables. Douglas shares its rugged character.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gordon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Gordon
- Gordon Ramsay (born 1966)British chef, restaurateur, and television personality
- Gordon Bajnai (born 1968)Hungarian politician
- Gordon Banks (1937–2019)English association football player
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