Gorden is a name of English origin that has been used for centuries. It is derived from the Old Germanic elements "ger," which means "spear," and "hard," which means "strong, brave, hardy." Therefore, the name Gorden can be interpreted as meaning "brave and strong spear."
The name Gorden is believed to have originated as a nickname or byname for a warrior who was particularly skilled in combat. It may also have been given as an occupational name to someone who worked as a spear maker or seller.
In medieval England, the name Gorden was often used as a surname, but it could also be found as a given name. Today, Gorden is still used as both a first and last name in English-speaking countries, although it is not particularly common.
Some notable figures with the name Gorden include Canadian politician Gordon Campbell and American actor Gordon Pinsent. However, despite its historical significance, there are no major holidays or events associated specifically with the name Gorden.
The name Gordon has had a varied history of popularity in the United States over the past century and a half. Between 1886 and 1913, there were fewer than 25 births each year with the name Gordon, except for 1912 when there were 16 births. However, starting from 1914, the number of newborns named Gordon began to increase significantly.
In 1915, there were 42 babies named Gordon, and this number continued to rise over the next few years, peaking at 82 in 1922. This was the highest number of births with the name Gordon recorded in the United States during that time period. The popularity of the name continued to fluctuate throughout the following decades, with periods of higher popularity (such as the late 1920s and early 1930s) followed by periods of lower popularity.
Despite a decline in popularity after World War II, Gordon remained relatively stable as a boys' name through the mid-20th century. The number of births with the name hovered around an average of 20 per year from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. However, starting in the mid-1960s, there was a significant decrease in the popularity of the name Gordon.
Between 1963 and 1982, the number of babies named Gordon dropped significantly each year, with as few as 5 births recorded in some years (such as 1979, 1980, and 1994). This trend continued into the late 1990s and early 2000s, with only a handful of newborns named Gordon each year. However, there has been a recent resurgence in popularity for the name Gordon in the United States.
Between 2004 and 2019, there have been at least 5 births recorded each year with the name Gordon, suggesting that it may once again be gaining favor among parents as a boys' name. Overall, since 1886, there have been a total of 2049 newborns named Gordon in the United States. This demonstrates how the popularity of this particular name has ebbed and flowed over time.