Gordon
Pronunciation: [ g-AWRD-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gordon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 172 babies have been named Gordon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gordon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,910 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,910
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Gordon
Gordon is a girl name .
Is Gordon a boy or girl name? Gordon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,910 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,090. Gordon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gordon is currently ranked #28,910 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gordon include Gor, Gord, Gordy, Gordie, Goy, Goie, and Gorkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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