Gerson
3 countries#1571 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gerson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,323 births recorded 1909–2025 · currently #1571 · peaked in 2008 with 145 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Virginia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
49 births recorded 1954–2012 · peaked in 2000 with 5 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2011–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gerson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1224 | — |
| 2007 | #1277 | ↓53 |
| 2008 | #1211 | ↑66 |
| 2009 | #1433 | ↓222 |
| 2010 | #1447 | ↓14 |
| 2011 | #1620 | ↓173 |
| 2012 | #1562 | ↑58 |
| 2013 | #1709 | ↓147 |
| 2014 | #1701 | ↑8 |
| 2015 | #1895 | ↓194 |
| 2016 | #1484 | ↑411 |
| 2017 | #1478 | ↑6 |
| 2018 | #1530 | ↓52 |
| 2019 | #1678 | ↓148 |
| 2020 | #1539 | ↑139 |
| 2021 | #1931 | ↓392 |
| 2022 | #1760 | ↑171 |
| 2023 | #1694 | ↑66 |
| 2024 | #1833 | ↓139 |
| 2025 | #1571 | ↑262 |
Frequently asked questions about Gerson
Is Gerson a popular name?
Yes — Gerson currently ranks #1571 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gerson more common for boys or girls?
Gerson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gerson most popular?
Gerson peaked in 2008 in United States, with 145 recorded births that year.
Is Gerson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gerson’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1440 in 1909 to #1571 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gerson?
At least 4,375 babies have been recorded with the name Gerson across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Gerson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gerson appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Gerson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gerson include Emeric, Everette, Jiovanni, Keon.
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