Gordon
Meaning: Great hill or spacious fort
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #191
Total births: 1,571
History: Gordon peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Gordon Ramsay aside, Australian Gordons include Adam Lindsay Gordon — one of Australia's first significant poets, honored with a bust in Westminster Abbey. Gordon means early Australian literary achievement.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1967) | #98 |
| Babies named Gordon in 1967 | 61 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,571 |
| Peak year | 1952 (146 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #58 |
| Years in records | 1952–1967 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 7 spots |
Frequently asked about Gordon
What does the name Gordon mean?
Gordon means “Great hill or spacious fort” from Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Gordon?
Gordon has Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Great hill or spacious fort”.
How popular is Gordon in Australia?
Gordon ranked #98 in Australia in 1967 — given to 61 babies that year.
When was Gordon most popular?
Gordon peaked in 1952 with 146 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gordon a boy or girl name?
Gordon is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Gordons in registered births are male.
How long has Gordon been recorded in Australia?
Gordon appears in birth records in Australia across 16 years — from 1952 through 1967.