Gershon

Boy name

Gershon has been given to 977 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 2024.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

977

Peak year

2024 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▲ +58%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Gershon — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,323 babies since 1909

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Gershon.

977 babies since 2007

976 babies since 1993

979 babies since 1998

975 babies since 1976

975 babies since 1985

981 babies since 1907

981 babies since 1917

972 babies since 1967

How popular is the name Gershon?

Gershon has been given to 977 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Gershon peak?

Gershon peaked in 2024, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Gershon a girl or boy name?

Gershon is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Gershon are boys).

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