Gershon
2 countries#3128 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gershon was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
977 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #3128 · peaked in 2024 with 38 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
26 births recorded 2004–2016 · peaked in 2004 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
26 births recorded 2004–2016 · peaked in 2004 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gershon’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5525 | — |
| 2007 | #4640 | ↑885 |
| 2008 | #4714 | ↓74 |
| 2009 | #5800 | ↓1086 |
| 2010 | #3994 | ↑1806 |
| 2011 | #5675 | ↓1681 |
| 2012 | #5256 | ↑419 |
| 2013 | #3964 | ↑1292 |
| 2014 | #4138 | ↓174 |
| 2015 | #4179 | ↓41 |
| 2016 | #3776 | ↑403 |
| 2017 | #4105 | ↓329 |
| 2018 | #4476 | ↓371 |
| 2019 | #5153 | ↓677 |
| 2020 | #4141 | ↑1012 |
| 2021 | #3497 | ↑644 |
| 2022 | #3344 | ↑153 |
| 2023 | #3474 | ↓130 |
| 2024 | #3161 | ↑313 |
| 2025 | #3128 | ↑33 |
Frequently asked questions about Gershon
Is Gershon a popular name?
Yes — Gershon currently ranks #3128 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gershon more common for boys or girls?
Gershon is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gershon most popular?
Gershon peaked in 2024 in United States, with 38 recorded births that year.
Is Gershon rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gershon’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3082 in 1915 to #3128 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gershon?
At least 1,003 babies have been recorded with the name Gershon across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Gershon popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gershon appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gershon?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gershon include Enos, Ferris, Hal, Hamilton.
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