Gordy
A diminutive of the male given name Gordon.
Every Gordy since 1908 — 336 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gordy
Gordy 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 1908, 336 American babies have been named Gordy. Its peak came in 1959, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Gordy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gordy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2016 | 5 | #12,875 |
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| 1965 | 9 | #2,871 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,596 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,173 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,869 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,308 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gordy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Gordon.
How popular is the name Gordy in 2025?
Gordy 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 Gordy?
336 babies have been named Gordy in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gordy most popular?
Gordy peaked in 1959, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Gordy a boy or girl name?
Gordy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gordy rising or falling?
Gordy has been roughly stable over the past decade.