Gorge
Every Gorge since 1880 — 2,609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gorge
Gorge 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 1880, 2,609 American babies have been named Gorge. Its peak came in 1975, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Gorge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gorge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #11,073 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,136 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,188 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,157 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,315 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,355 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,952 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,894 |
| 2007 | 21 | #4,545 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,094 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,361 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,170 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,027 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2,967 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,760 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,546 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,526 |
| 1990 | 50 | #1,642 |
| 1985 | 48 | #1,420 |
| 1980 | 50 | #1,330 |
| 1975 | 62 | #1,059 |
| 1970 | 43 | #1,269 |
| 1965 | 30 | #1,418 |
| 1960 | 25 | #1,638 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,701 |
| 1950 | 15 | #1,968 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,044 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,232 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,870 |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,581 |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,041 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,517 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,572 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #935 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | 5 | #964 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gorge in 2025?
Gorge 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 Gorge?
2,609 babies have been named Gorge in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gorge most popular?
Gorge peaked in 1975, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Gorge a boy or girl name?
Gorge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gorge rising or falling?
Gorge is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.