Geordan
Every Geordan since 1978 — 637 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geordan
Geordan is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1978, 637 American babies have been named Geordan — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1999, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geordan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geordan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,937 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #11,331 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,765 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #12,794 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,475 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #12,912 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,370 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,234 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #9,996 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,475 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,328 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,479 | 16 | #5,504 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,772 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,908 | 15 | #5,900 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,784 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,740 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,153 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,985 |
| 2004 | — | — | 21 | #4,166 |
| 2003 | — | — | 15 | #5,122 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,671 | 15 | #4,988 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12,505 | 21 | #3,888 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,107 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,196 | 27 | #2,710 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,705 | 12 | #4,497 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Geordan in 2025?
Geordan did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Geordan?
637 babies have been named Geordan in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geordan most popular?
Geordan peaked in 1999, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Geordan a boy or girl name?
Geordan is used for both: about 9% of babies named Geordan have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Geordan rising or falling?
Geordan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.