How Many People Are Named Gordy?
Complete statistics for the name Gordy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gordy is a friendly diminutive of Gordon, carrying a rugged charm that's become exceptionally rare as a standalone given name. Only about 221 people in the US currently carry this name, meaning roughly 1 in 1,494,635 Americans are named Gordy. With 90% of bearers over 60, it's firmly an older-generation gem.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is known as the Master Teacher and it's considered one of the most spiritually significant numbers in numerology. It represents compassion, healing energy, and a deep drive to uplift others through selfless service.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 71All 336 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gordy Through the Generations
Gordy's story through the generations is one of a brief mid-century spark followed by a quiet fade. It peaked in 1959 with 27 births, riding the wave of informal, nickname-style names that parents loved during the postwar era. Across all recorded years, only 336 babies were given this name in the US, and today an estimated 221 people named Gordy are still living. The average bearer is about 71 years old, and the age breakdown tells a vivid story: 303 are over 60, just 28 fall between 30 and 60, and a mere 5 are under 30. That's an overwhelming lean toward the Silent Generation and early Boomers. On the global stage, Gordy ranks #141,592 with around 2,679 living bearers worldwide, and it's most common in the United States. The trend has remained stable rather than climbing or collapsing, suggesting it hasn't disappeared entirely but isn't making a comeback either. It sits in that interesting space between classic and modern, a vintage choice waiting to be rediscovered.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gordy's Scottish Gaelic roots
📄 About the Name Gordy
How Many People Have the Name Gordy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,661 people in the United States currently share the name Gordy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 90,535 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gordy a Common or Rare Name?
Gordy is classified as 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 Gordy Mean?
Gordy means "From the spacious fort" and comes from Scottish Gaelic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gordy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gordy Most Popular?
The name Gordy reached peak popularity in 1959, with 27 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 Gordy?
Approximately 3,661 people named Gordy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,661. That works out to roughly 1 in 90,535 Americans.
Is Gordy a rare name?
Gordy is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 90,535 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gordy mean?
Gordy means "From the spacious fort" and comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.
Is Gordy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gordy are male and 0% are female.
When was Gordy most popular?
Gordy peaked in 1959 with 27 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.