Gorman
Gorman is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Dark, blue, or illustrious.
Origin and history
Gorman is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word 'gorm' meaning blue or dark. Historically used as a surname and occasionally as a given name, it carries a traditional, surname-as-first-name style. In the United States, it is a rare choice that saw its peak usage in the early to mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
818 babies in the United States have been named Gorman since 1880. It ranks #3858 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MD (54.2 %)
- TX (25 %)
- MO (20.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 151 |
| 1920-1930 | 225 |
| 1930-1940 | 162 |
| 1940-1950 | 128 |
| 1950-1960 | 88 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gorman
- Gorman Thomas: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The root word 'gorm' originally referred to a dark shade of blue or a dark complexion in Old Irish.
- It belongs to the long-standing tradition of transferring traditional Irish family surnames into given names.