Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Serge

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

Sergius is a male given name of Ancient Roman origin after the name of the Latin gens Sergia or Sergii of regal and republican ages. It is a common Christian name, in honour of Saint Sergius, or in Kyivan Rus', of Sergius of the Holy Caves, one of saint Fathers of Kyiv, Saint Sergius of Radonezh, and has been the name of four popes.

Current Rank

#7,725

Peak Rank

#1,348 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2024

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#1348

Peak Rank

Total Count

106

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Serge

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

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Etymology

The name originates from the Roman nomen (patrician family name) Sergius , after the name of the Roman gens of Latin origins Sergia or Sergii from Alba Longa , Old Latium , counted by Theodor Mommsen as one of the oldest Roman families, one of the original 100 gentes originaria . It has been speculated to derive from a more ancient Etruscan name but the etymology of the nomen Sergius is problematic. Chase hesitantly suggests a connection with the praenomen Servius , probably from an old Latin root meaning "to preserve" or "keep safe". It became a personal name in Roman imperial times and sprea

The Story of Serge

Serge first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 39 Serges were born — ranking #1,348 that year. As of 2026, Serge ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Serges have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Serge

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

Surge
Serj
Search
Surg
Sir
Siege
Ser
Scourge
Seige
Sary
Cer
Sarge

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Serge

What does the name Serge mean?

How popular is Serge in 2026?

In 2026, Serge ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Serge most popular?

Serge reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,348 that year with 39 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Serge a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Serge?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Serge include Canon, Yariel, Daxon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Serge

Serge is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Serge's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,348. Use the chart and map above to compare Serge'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.