Gorgeous
Stunningly beautiful or attractive in appearance, referring to exceptional physical beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 257 living Americans carry the first name Gorgeous. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gorgeous today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gorgeous births was 2019 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gorgeous. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
257
~ 1 in 1,333,674 Americans
Peak year
2019
23 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,341
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Gorgeous: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gorgeous from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 137 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Gorgeous remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gorgeous by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gorgeous during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gorgeous' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gorgeous
The given name Gorgeous is a relatively modern name that originated in the English language. It is derived from the adjective "gorgeous", which means beautiful, magnificent, or splendid. The word "gorgeous" itself comes from the Old French word "gorgias", meaning "elegant" or "fashionable".
While the name Gorgeous is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it started gaining popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Gorgeous Gillian, an American vaudeville performer born in 1885. She was known for her extravagant costumes and performances, which likely contributed to her unique name.
Another notable figure named Gorgeous was Gorgeous George, an American professional wrestler born George Raymond Wagner in 1915. He was one of the first wrestlers to embrace an exaggerated and flamboyant persona, which included dressing in extravagant robes and styling his hair in an elaborate manner. His ring name, Gorgeous George, perfectly encapsulated his over-the-top persona.
In the world of literature, one cannot forget Gorgeous Woggo, a character in the 1951 novel "The Loved One" by Evelyn Waugh. Woggo was a mortician known for his ostentatious behavior and love for expensive and flashy clothing.
Moving to more recent times, Gorgeous Tiny, born in 1951, was a professional wrestler from Japan. Despite his small stature, he was known for his charismatic personality and flamboyant in-ring style, which earned him the nickname "Gorgeous".
Lastly, Gorgeous Michelle, born in 1987, is a British television personality and model. She has appeared on various reality shows, including "Ex on the Beach" and "Celebs Go Dating", and is known for her striking looks and confident personality, which align with her unique name.
While the name Gorgeous may seem unconventional, it has been embraced by individuals throughout history who possessed a certain level of flair, glamour, and charisma. The name itself serves as a reflection of their personalities and the way they presented themselves to the world.
People
Gorgeous + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gorgeous as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gorgeous: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gorgeous?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 257 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gorgeous going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,333,674 US residents.
Is Gorgeous a common name?
We classify Gorgeous as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 259 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gorgeous most popular?
The single biggest year for Gorgeous was 2019, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gorgeous is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gorgeous in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gorgeous a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gorgeous in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gorgeous still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gorgeous in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gorgeous can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Gorgeous?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Gorgeous at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.