Total births
977
Boys' name · since 1915
Gershon
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 977 babies named Gershon, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3172
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
977 babies have been named Gershon since 1915, making it today's #3172 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Gershon recorded 977 times among boys since 1915, holding rank #3172 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2025.
- #3172 among boys today
- 977 born since 1915
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gershon is currently the #3172 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 977 born since 1915, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3172
- among boys today
- 977
- born since 1915
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Gershon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3172
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Gershon was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Gershon in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Gershon compares
977 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gershon's all-time total is 166% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gershon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 977 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gershon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gershon splits its recorded history at 1990: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gershon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,172
Active since
1915
Gershon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Gershon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gershon's strongest decade.
223 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Gershon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 29
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 25
1950s
25 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s
2000s
159 births
- 2010s
2010s
223 births
- 2020s
2020s
200 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 223 births (23% of all-time use).
How Gershon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gershon's total volume
Gershon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gershon by state
Where Gershon concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 328 | 33.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 172 | 17.6% |
New York share of Gershon's total US births 33.6%
Even split
328 of 977 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gershon? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 977 babies named Gershon. Today it holds rank #3172 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 38 births.
When was Gershon most popular? ▼
Gershon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 223 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Gershon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gershon are New York (328 births), New Jersey (172 births).
How long has the name Gershon been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gershon since 1915 -- 111 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gershon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gerald, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gershon's data
- Gershon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (223 total births) through the 2020s (200) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Gershons (328 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gershon
Nearby Names Like Gershon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gershon
Gerald Boy
#1171 448,966 births
Gerard Boy
#1532 58,820 births
Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
#1652 10,290 births
Compare Gershon side by side: Gershon vs Gerald Gershon vs Gerard Gershon vs Gerardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gershon
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gershon: #3172 Boys' Name - 977 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gershon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gershon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.