How Many People Are Named Gilmore?

Complete statistics for the name Gilmore: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gilmore
Uncommon
English

Gilmore is a rare, classic name with roots in English surnames, making it very uncommon today with only 152 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 2,174,134 Americans. The vast majority of those named Gilmore are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school name.

~46,765
Living in US
1 in 7,088
Americans
1914
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reserved
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,317
Worldwide Bearers
#154,656
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
768
🇵🇭 Philippines
652
🇯🇲 Jamaica
247
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
198
🇿🇦 South Africa
134
🇨🇦 Canada
56
🇬🇧 England
36
🇿🇲 Zambia
30
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
19
🇳🇿 New Zealand
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
152 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
21
Would be 30–60 (3%)
732
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 753 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1914

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gilmore Through the Generations

Gilmore, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1914 with 32 births. Over the decades, it has maintained a stable presence, though its usage has dwindled significantly. Today, the average age of someone named Gilmore is 94, with 732 individuals over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that while the name remains cherished by some families, it's less likely to be chosen by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 11
Alabama 5
Minnesota 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Gilmore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gilmore's English roots

📄 About the Name Gilmore

How Many People Have the Name Gilmore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 46,765 people in the United States currently share the name Gilmore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,088 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Gilmore a Common or Rare Name?

Gilmore is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gilmore Mean?

Gilmore means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gilmore in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Gilmore Most Popular?

The name Gilmore reached peak popularity in 1914, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gilmore?

Approximately 46,765 people named Gilmore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 46,765. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,088 Americans.

Is Gilmore a rare name?

Gilmore is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,088 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gilmore mean?

Gilmore means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English origins.

Is Gilmore more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gilmore are male and 0% are female.

When was Gilmore most popular?

Gilmore peaked in 1914 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US46,765
All-Time Births46,765
1 in X1 in 7,088
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1914
World Rank#154,656
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.