206,334births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
1928Peak · British Columbia
#276British Columbia 2023
Gordon is a boy name family recorded 206,334 times in 13 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in British Columbia (#276 in 2023). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1928, at 1,303.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Gordon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon | English | 155,579 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1051 | 1934 | ▼ 16 % |
| Gordon | English | 30,023 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #412 | 1923 | ▲ 44 % |
| Gordon | English | 9,381 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #276 | 1928 | ▲ 87 % |
| Gordon | English | 6,324 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1978 | – |
| Gordon | English | 1,571 | 🇦🇺 New South Wales | – | 1952 | – |
| Gordon | English | 1,139 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1976 | – |
Questions about Gordon
How popular is the name Gordon?
In 2023 it ranked #276 in British Columbia. Official registers record 206,334 births across 13 countries.
When was Gordon most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1928, at 1,303.9 births per 100,000.
Is Gordon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gordon is a boy name.