Gilmore
Gilmore is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Servant of Mary.
Origin and history
Gilmore originated as an Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname derived from 'Gille Mo Chura', meaning 'servant of the Virgin Mary'. Historically used primarily as a family name, it occasionally appears as a masculine given name in the United States. It peaked in usage in the early-to-mid 20th century and is now quite rare.
Popularity in the United States
753 babies in the United States have been named Gilmore since 1880. It ranks #3923 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (42.3 %)
- AL (19.2 %)
- MN (19.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 199 |
| 1920-1930 | 192 |
| 1930-1940 | 126 |
| 1940-1950 | 102 |
| 1950-1960 | 76 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gilmore
- Gilmore David Clarke: Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic and Irish phrase 'Mac Gille Mhoire'.
- It follows the long-standing English tradition of adapting Scottish and Irish patronymic surnames into first names.