Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Gideon.
National Rank (2025)
#337
All-Time Peak Rank
#304 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
22,270
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Gideon Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Gideon
According to SSA data, Gideon achieved its highest historical rank of #304 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 1,161 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 5.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 114 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Gideon scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-5.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,161Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
114Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:81
1890s:24
1900s:40
1910s:185
1920s:226
1930s:115
1940s:120
1950s:160
1960s:207
1970s:402
1980s:704
1990s:1,089
2000s:3,460
2010s:9,221
2020s:6,236
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGi-de-on
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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