boy's name
Governor
GUV-er-ner (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 349
Governor is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 17 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Governor Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 65 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 53 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Governor?
In 2011, Governor was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Governor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Governor Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Governor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Governor
- English GUV-er-ner /ˈɡʌvərnər/
Sibling Names for Governor
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Governor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Governor
How popular is the name Governor?
In 2011, Governor was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Governor a girl's or a boy's name?
Governor is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Governor?
Governor has 3 syllables.
When was Governor most popular?
Governor peaked in 1923, when 17 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.