How old is someone named Gideon?
The average Gideon is 14 years old.
Half of all living Gideons are between 6 and 18.
When was Gideon popular?
Gideon has been rising for years and peaked in 2017, so most Gideons are still kids.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 40 | 0 |
| 1910s | 185 | 0 |
| 1920s | 226 | 0 |
| 1930s | 115 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 120 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 160 | 110 |
| 1960s | 207 | 170 |
| 1970s | 402 | 360 |
| 1980s | 704 | 660 |
| 1990s | 1,089 | 1,100 |
| 2000s | 3,466 | 3,400 |
| 2010s | 9,231 | 9,200 |
| 2020s | 6,252 | 6,200 |
How many Gideons are still alive?
About 21,000 Gideons are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Gideon since 1880.
Nearly every Gideon ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Gideon?
About two in three living Gideons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer 1%
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 6%
- Gen Z 27%
- Gen Alpha 63%
Is Gideon an old name?
No. Gideon is one of the youngest names around: younger than 86 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Gideon will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Gideon a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Gideons are men.
Names the same age as Gideon
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Gideon's name twin is Nikolai. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nikolai's age curve is the closest match to Gideon's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Gideon
How old is the average Gideon?
The average Gideon in the US is 14 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gideon?
About 21,000 Gideons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Gideon most popular?
In 2017, when about 1,200 baby boys were named Gideon.
Is Gideon a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 63% of living Gideons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this