FIRST NAME
Gideon
Gideon is the 814th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 15,528 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 69 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #814 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
15,528
living · #814
BABIES NAMED GIDEON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025993
As a male name, Gideon peaked in 2017, when 1,161 babies were named Gideon (the #304 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #37,172 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
69
living · #37,172
BABIES NAMED GIDEON BY BIRTH YEAR · 2002–2022
20229
As a female name, Gideon peaked in 2022, when 9 babies were named Gideon (the #10658 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)