How Many People Are Named Gordan?

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

Gordan
Very Rare
Croatian

Gordan is a very rare male name, with only 477 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 691,352 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1930 with 24 births, and now it's considered a classic, old-school name.

~1,715
Living in US
1 in 193,265
Americans
1930
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Croatian origin, meaning 'ruler'
🌐
Origin
Croatian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,927
Worldwide Bearers
#61,552
Global Rank
🇭🇷 Croatia
2,849
🇺🇸 United States
2,420
🇷🇸 Serbia
1,239
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
446
🇵🇰 Pakistan
414
🇺🇬 Uganda
346
🇮🇳 India
282
🇨🇦 Canada
261
🇬🇧 England
199
🇸🇮 Slovenia
197

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
477 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 76
47
Would be under 30 (5%)
228
Would be 30–60 (22%)
751
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 1,026 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: 1930

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
96

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

📜 Gordan Through the Generations

Gordan has been a name that's seen its best days in the past, with its peak occurring way back in 1930 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Gordan are over 60 years old, with 73% falling into this age bracket. This makes the name quite unique, as it's mostly associated with older generations, with only 47 individuals under 30 and 228 aged between 30 and 60.

✨ Similar Names to Gordan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gordan's Croatian roots

📄 About the Name Gordan

How Many People Have the Name Gordan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,715 people in the United States currently share the name Gordan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 193,265 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gordan a Common or Rare Name?

Gordan is classified as Very Rare. 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 Gordan Mean?

Gordan means "Croatian origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Croatian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gordan Most Popular?

The name Gordan reached peak popularity in 1930, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Gordan?

Approximately 1,715 people named Gordan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,715. That works out to roughly 1 in 193,265 Americans.

Is Gordan a rare name?

Gordan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 193,265 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gordan mean?

Gordan means "Croatian origin, meaning 'ruler'" and comes from Croatian origins.

Is Gordan more male or female?

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

When was Gordan most popular?

Gordan peaked in 1930 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,715
All-Time Births1,715
1 in X1 in 193,265
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age76
Peak Year1930
World Rank#61,552
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.