Boy · #5,525 in 2026

Gorman

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

Current Rank

#5,525

Peak Rank

#1,287 (1924)

Total Babies

817

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1903

First Year

1980

Last Year

1924

Peak Year

#1287

Peak Rank

817

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gorman

The earliest SSA record of Gorman as a baby boy name dates back to 1903, when 6 babies received it. 1924 was its biggest year on record, with 32 newborns named Gorman — #1,287 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 28% of all recorded Gormans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1980 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 817 Gormans 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

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Names that sound like Gorman

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

Garmin
Garman
Garmon
Corpsman
Korman
Corman
Cormen
Carmen
Carmine
Carman
Goran
Karmen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gorman

What does the name Gorman mean?

Gorman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1903. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gorman in 2026?

In 2026, Gorman ranks #5,525 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gorman most popular?

Gorman reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #1,287 that year with 32 babies given the name.

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

Gorman has historically been most popular in Maryland, Missouri, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gorman.

Is Gorman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gorman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gorman include Fredie, Broadus, Duard. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gorman

Gorman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 817 births in the dataset. Gorman's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #1,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Gorman'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.