Gordon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gordon means 'spacious fort' and is of Scottish origin.
Meaning of the Name Gordon
Gordon is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name 'Gobhar-dun', which means 'spacious fort'. It is a surname-turned-given-name that was originally used to denote someone who lived near or worked at a fort. The name has strong ties to Scotland and is associated with pride, strength, and courage.
Popularity of the Name Gordon
The popularity for the name Gordon peaked in popularity in the year 1952 with 2,829 births, which ranked number 237 out of 9,578 unique names for that year. Gordon had the most female births in 1929 with 31, which ranked number 1,370 out of 5,277 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1952 with 2,829, which ranked number 110 out of 4,257 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gordon has increased sharply over the last ten years from 195 births to 232 births, an increase of 18.97%. Among males, Gordon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 195 births to 232 births, an increase of 18.97%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gordon
- 20 Year Trend of Gordon: -15.64%
- 10 Year Trend of Gordon: 18.97%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gordon: 18.97%
Popularity of Gordon by State
For males, Gordon was most popular in Midwestern states with 67 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 19 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gordon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 19 | 1084 | < 5 | N/A |
| CO | 9 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 11 | 768 | < 5 | N/A |
| MA | 7 | 607 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 14 | 554 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 13 | 428 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 7 | 1031 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 13 | 927 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 9 | 848 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 7 | 992 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 17 | 1199 | < 5 | N/A |
| UT | 10 | 432 | < 5 | N/A |
| VA | 10 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 10 | 460 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gordon
- Total Births of Gordon: 236 (1.75%)
- Male Births of Gordon: 236 (1.75%)
Given the upward trend of Gordon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.75% increase in total births, for a total of 236 births in 2024. Male births for Gordon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 236 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.75%.