Boy · #1,836 in 2026

Gerson

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

Current Rank

#1,836

Peak Rank

#1,137 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-9%

1909

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#1137

Peak Rank

Total Count

103

Years Active

The Story of Gerson

Gerson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1909, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 145 Gersons were born — ranking #1,211 that year. As of 2026, Gerson ranks #1,836 for baby boys with 89 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 4K Gersons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gerson

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerson

What does the name Gerson mean?

Gerson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1909. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerson in 2026?

In 2026, Gerson ranks #1,836 among boys' names in the U.S., with 89 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerson most popular?

Gerson reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #1,137 that year with 145 babies given the name.

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

Gerson has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Maryland, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gerson.

Is Gerson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gerson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerson include Etienne, Sun, Jalyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerson

Gerson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Gerson's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #1,137. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerson'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.