Gorden
Gorden is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spacious fort or triangular hill.
Origin and history
Gorden is a variant spelling of Gordon, derived from a Scottish surname and place name. It historically means spacious fort or triangular hill. In the United States, it has been occasionally used as a masculine given name, though less common than the traditional Gordon spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,049 babies in the United States have been named Gorden since 1880. It ranks #2854 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (21 %)
- MI (17 %)
- MN (15.5 %)
- NC (13.5 %)
- TX (13 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 282 |
| 1920-1930 | 509 |
| 1930-1940 | 423 |
| 1940-1950 | 284 |
| 1950-1960 | 218 |
| 1960-1970 | 151 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 12 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gordy, Gord
Fun facts
- Gorden serves as a rare alternative spelling of the traditional Scottish surname Gordon.
- The name originally stems from a place name in Berwickshire, Scotland.