Gordon
Boy name · 6,336 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gordon: 6,336 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 430 births in 1978.
The name Gordon is of Scottish origin, taken from a place name in Berwickshire meaning "spacious fort" or "great hill" from the Gaelic *gor* (spacious) and *dun* (fort). It was adopted as a surname by a powerful clan and later became a popular first name. Notable bearers include Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and General Charles Gordon, a celebrated Victorian soldier. The name also appears in places such as Gordon, Moray, and Gordon County, Georgia. A well-known variant is Gordie, famously associated with Canadian hockey legend Gordie Howe. The exclamation "Gordon Bennett!"—once a mild oath—adds a quirky cultural footnote to this sturdy, enduring Scottish classic.
Boy 52 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1978430 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 6,336since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 33%vs prior 5y