Holding steady.
Popularity of Gilmore since 1902
Babies named Gilmore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 199 |
| 1920s | 192 |
| 1930s | 126 |
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gilmore is a Scottish and Irish surname that briefly saw use as a first name in the early 1900s. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1902, and its peak year of popularity was 1914. Since then, usage has been extremely sparse, and the name has not ranked in the top 1000 since at least the 1920s. Its trajectory is stable at the very low end of the popularity scale, with no signs of revival. The name derives from the Gaelic Mac Gille Mhoire, meaning 'son of the servant of the Virgin Mary,' reflecting the strong Marian devotion in Gaelic culture. Though it never had a top state concentration, its roots lie in Scotland and Ireland. As a given name, it remains a rare choice, appealing primarily to families with Scottish or Irish heritage.
Gilmore is a Scottish and Irish surname turned given name. It derives from the Gaelic Mac Gille Mhoire, meaning 'son of the servant of the Virgin Mary.' The name was historically used as a patronymic in Scotland and Ireland, particularly in the Highlands and Ulster. As a first name, it saw modest use in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gil, Gilly
Variants: Gilmour, Gillmore
Sibling names for Gilmore
Names that share Gilmore's style, for a brother or sister.
