Boy · #3,126 in 2026

Gershon

Name: Popularity of the name Gershon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gershon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

According to the Torah, Gershon was the eldest of the sons of Levi, and the patriarchal founder of the Gershonites, one of the four main divisions among the Levites in biblical times. The Gershonites were charged with the care of the outer tabernacle including components such as the tent and its covering, screens, doors, and hangings.

Current Rank

#3,126

Peak Rank

#2,738 (2026)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

+50%

1915

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#2738

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gershon

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

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The Story of Gershon

Gershon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 39 Gershons were born — ranking #3,126 that year. As of 2026, Gershon ranks #3,126 for baby boys with 39 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Gershons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gershon

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

Gershom
Grian
Grecian
Grun
Gerson
Girton
Gratian
Gurren
Gershman
Growan
Groschen
Grin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gershon

What does the name Gershon mean?

How popular is Gershon in 2026?

In 2026, Gershon ranks #3,126 among boys' names in the U.S., with 39 babies given the name that year.

When was Gershon most popular?

Gershon reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,738 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gershon most popular?

Gershon has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gershon.

Is Gershon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gershon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gershon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gershon include Marce, Amarante, Ciriaco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gershon

Gershon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Gershon's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,738. Use the chart and map above to compare Gershon'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.