Unisex · #3,536 in 2026

Gordie

Current Rank
#3,536
Peak Rank
#2,303 (1955)
Total Babies
203
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,693 (79 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,303 (203 total)
👦As Boy Name
1905
First Year
1966
Last Year
1955
Peak Year
#2303
Peak Rank
203
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1901
First Year
1926
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#2693
Peak Rank
79
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Gordie

As a girl name

Gordie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1901, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 11 Gordies were born — ranking #2,693 that year. As of 2026, Gordie ranks #3,046 for girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Gordies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Gordie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1905, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 12 Gordies were born — ranking #2,303 that year. As of 2026, Gordie ranks #3,536 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 203 Gordies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gordie

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordie

What does the name Gordie mean?
Gordie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1905. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Gordie in 2026?
In 2026, Gordie ranks #3,536 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gordie most popular?
Gordie reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #2,303 that year with 12 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gordie most popular?
Gordie has historically been most popular in Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gordie.
Is Gordie a unisex name?
Yes — Gordie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 28% of Gordies assigned female and 72% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Gordie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gordie include Roni, Ryo, Rael. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gordie

Gordie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 203 births in the dataset. Gordie's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #2,303. Use the chart and map above to compare Gordie'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.