Holding steady.
Popularity of Gorman since 1903
Babies named Gorman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gorman's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 151 |
| 1920s | 225 |
| 1930s | 162 |
| 1940s | 128 |
| 1950s | 88 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gorman is an Irish-derived given name that has appeared in U.S. records since at least 1903, though it has never been common. Its peak year was 1904, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The trajectory of the name has been stable but extremely low, with no significant revival in subsequent decades. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names for any recent year, and data for the latest year (2025) shows a very small number of births. Gorman's rarity means it has no strong association with any specific region or state, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an authentic Irish name with historical roots.
Gorman is primarily used as a given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Gormáin, meaning 'descendant of Gormán'. The personal name Gormán is a diminutive of gorm, meaning 'blue' or 'dark blue', often referring to eye or skin color. The name has been in use in the United States since at least the early 1900s, though it has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Gormán, Gormain
Sibling names for Gorman
Names that share Gorman's style, for a brother or sister.
