Boy · #8,799 in 2026

Gilmore

Name: Popularity of the name Gilmore in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gilmore, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,799

Peak Rank

#986 (1914)

Total Babies

753

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1902

First Year

1994

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#986

Peak Rank

753

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gilmore

Gilmore first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1902, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1914, when 32 Gilmores were born — ranking #986 that year. As of 2026, Gilmore ranks #8,799 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 753 Gilmores have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gilmore

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gilmore is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gilmer
Gilmar
Galore
Golore
Gallimore
Calmar
Gillmore
Fillmore
Kilmer
Gilmour
Killmer
Wilmore

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilmore

What does the name Gilmore mean?

Gilmore is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1902. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gilmore in 2026?

In 2026, Gilmore ranks #8,799 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gilmore most popular?

Gilmore reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #986 that year with 32 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gilmore most popular?

Gilmore has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Illinois, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gilmore.

Is Gilmore a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gilmore is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gilmore?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gilmore include Sunny, Saverio, Janet. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gilmore

Gilmore is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1902 and has accumulated 753 births in the dataset. Gilmore's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #986. Use the chart and map above to compare Gilmore's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.