boy's name
Gurdon
GUR-dun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 54
Gurdon is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1946 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 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gurdon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gurdon?
In 1946, Gurdon 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 Gurdon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gurdon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gurdon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gurdon
- English GUR-dun
Sibling Names for Gurdon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gurdon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gurdon
How popular is the name Gurdon?
In 1946, Gurdon 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 Gurdon a girl's or a boy's name?
Gurdon is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gurdon?
Gurdon has 2 syllables.
When was Gurdon most popular?
Gurdon peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.