Total births
13
Boys' name · since 1928
Gorgonio
Since 1928, U.S. Social Security records show 13 babies named Gorgonio, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 13
- total births
- 1928–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
13 boys have been named Gorgonio since 1928, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gorgonio recorded 13 times among boys since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1975.
- 13 total births
- 1928–1975 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
13 boys have been named Gorgonio since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1975.
- 13
- total births
- 1928–1975
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Gorgonio was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Gorgonio in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Gorgonio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gorgonio splits its recorded history at 1975: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gorgonio at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Gorgonio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1975
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Gorgonio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gorgonio's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Gorgonio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gorgonio? ▼
13 babies have been named Gorgonio since 1928. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1928 with 7 births.
When was Gorgonio most popular? ▼
Gorgonio was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Gorgonio been used? ▼
Gorgonio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1928, spanning 48 years of data through 1975.
What names are similar to Gorgonio? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gordon, Gorge, Gorden, Gordan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gorgonio's data
- Gorgonio's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 1970s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gorgonio
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1928–1975 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gorgonio: Baby Name Since 1928 - 13 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gorgonio. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gorgonio draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.