Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Gorge

A canyon, gorge or chasm, is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs resulting from weathering and the erosive activity of a river over geologic time scales. Rivers have a natural tendency to cut through underlying surfaces, eventually wearing away rock layers as sediments are removed downstream.

Current Rank
#10,599
Peak Rank
#1,053 (1975)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1880
First Year
2020
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#1053
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
108
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gorge

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A canyon, gorge or chasm, is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs resulting from weathering and the erosive activity of a river over geologic time scales. Rivers have a natural tendency to cut through underlying surfaces, eventually wearing away rock layers as sediments are removed downstream.

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Etymology
Sumidero Canyon , Mexico The word canyon is Spanish in origin ( cañón , .mw-parser-output .IPA-label-small{font-size:85%}.mw-parser-output .references .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .infobox .IPA-label-small,.mw-parser-output .navbox .IPA-label-small{font-size:100%} pronounced [ kaˈɲon ] ), with the same meaning. The word canyon is generally used in North America , while the words gorge and ravine (French in origin) are used in Europe and Oceania , though gorge and ravine are also used in some parts of North America. In the United States, place names generally use canyon in the southwest (

The Story of Gorge

Gorge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 62 Gorges were born — ranking #1,053 that year. As of 2026, Gorge ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 3K Gorges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gorge

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

  • Corge
  • Garch
  • Gorg
  • Gore
  • Gory
  • Gorey
  • Gor
  • Gorged
  • Goar
  • Goro
  • Gori
  • Gora

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorge

What does the name Gorge mean?
A canyon, gorge or chasm, is a deep cleft between escarpments or cliffs resulting from weathering and the erosive activity of a river over geologic time scales. Rivers have a natural tendency to cut through underlying surfaces, eventually wearing away rock layers as sediments are removed downstream.
How popular is Gorge in 2026?
In 2026, Gorge ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gorge most popular?
Gorge reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #1,053 that year with 62 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gorge most popular?
Gorge has historically been most popular in California, New Jersey, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gorge.
Is Gorge a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gorge is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gorge?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gorge include Waverly, Ewing, Shelley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gorge

Gorge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Gorge's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #1,053. Use the chart and map above to compare Gorge'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.