Girl · #7,429 in 2026

Gorgeous

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

Current Rank

#7,429

Peak Rank

#5,444 (2019)

Total Babies

287

5-Yr Trend

+8%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#5444

Peak Rank

287

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gorgeous

Gorgeous first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2001, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 23 Gorgeouss were born — ranking #5,444 that year. As of 2026, Gorgeous ranks #7,429 for baby girls with 14 births, gradually rising (+8%). In total, more than 287 Gorgeouss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s 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 Gorgeous

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

Gorges
Gorgias
Goris
Gargus
Gorgas
Gorgers
Gorgio
Georges
Georgias
Chorus
Korus
Choreus

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorgeous

What does the name Gorgeous mean?

Gorgeous is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gorgeous in 2026?

In 2026, Gorgeous ranks #7,429 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Gorgeous most popular?

Gorgeous reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,444 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

Gorgeous has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gorgeous.

Is Gorgeous a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gorgeous?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gorgeous include Anesia, Mahealani, Helina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gorgeous

Gorgeous is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 287 births in the dataset. Gorgeous's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,444. Use the chart and map above to compare Gorgeous'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.