Boy · #4,286 in 2026

Gerben

Gerben is a masculine name of Germanic origin. Notable people with the name are as follows:Gerben Broeren, Dutch cyclist Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Dutch politician Gerben Hellinga Jr, Dutch writer Gerben Jorritsma, Dutch speed skater Gerben Karstens (1942–2022), Dutch cyclist Gerben de Knegt, Dutch cyclist Gerben Kuypers, Belgian cyclist Gerben Last, Dutch para table tennis player Gerben Löwik, Dutch…

Current Rank
#4,286
Peak Rank
#3,898 (1916)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
1920
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#3898
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gerben

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gerben is a masculine name of Germanic origin. Notable people with the name are as follows:Gerben Broeren, Dutch cyclist Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Dutch politician Gerben Hellinga Jr, Dutch writer Gerben Jorritsma, Dutch speed skater Gerben Karstens (1942–2022), Dutch cyclist Gerben de Knegt, Dutch cyclist Gerben Kuypers, Belgian cyclist Gerben Last, Dutch para table tennis player Gerben Löwik, Dutch…

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The Story of Gerben

Gerben first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 5 Gerbens were born — ranking #3,898 that year. As of 2026, Gerben ranks #4,286 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Gerbens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gerben

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gerben is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Kurban
  • Gibbon
  • Gaben
  • Grun
  • Graben
  • Geben
  • Gribben
  • Gruben
  • Gerba
  • Gurren
  • Graban
  • Gabun

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerben

What does the name Gerben mean?
Gerben is a masculine name of Germanic origin. Notable people with the name are as follows:Gerben Broeren, Dutch cyclist Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy, Dutch politician Gerben Hellinga Jr, Dutch writer Gerben Jorritsma, Dutch speed skater Gerben Karstens (1942–2022), Dutch cyclist Gerben de Knegt, Dutch cyclist Gerben Kuypers, Belgian cyclist Gerben Last, Dutch para table tennis player Gerben Löwik, Dutch…
How popular is Gerben in 2026?
In 2026, Gerben ranks #4,286 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Gerben most popular?
Gerben reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #3,898 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Gerben a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gerben is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gerben?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerben include Aimo, Anselmi, Arter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gerben

Gerben is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Gerben's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #3,898. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerben's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.