Gilmore
From Scottish Gaelic gille (“servant lad”) + Moire (“Mary mother of Jesus”).
Every Gilmore since 1902 — 753 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gilmore
Gilmore 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 1902, 753 American babies have been named Gilmore. Its peak came in 1914, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Gilmore stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gilmore year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1960 | 5 | #4,260 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,172 |
| 1950 | 10 | #2,492 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,965 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,120 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,794 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,779 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,471 |
| 1920 | 18 | #1,916 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,684 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gilmore mean?
From Scottish Gaelic gille (“servant lad”) + Moire (“Mary mother of Jesus”).
How popular is the name Gilmore in 2025?
Gilmore 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 Gilmore?
753 babies have been named Gilmore in the United States since 1902, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gilmore most popular?
Gilmore peaked in 1914, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Gilmore a boy or girl name?
Gilmore is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gilmore rising or falling?
Gilmore has been roughly stable over the past decade.