Total births
217
Boys' name · since 1914
Gervis
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 217 babies named Gervis, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 217
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Gervis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 217 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Gervis recorded 217 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1973.
- 217 total births
- 1914–1973 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
217 boys have been named Gervis since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1973.
- 217
- total births
- 1914–1973
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Gervis was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gervis in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Gervis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gervis's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1917, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1926 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gervis at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Gervis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1973
- Peak year (1926)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Gervis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gervis's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Gervis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 21
1910s
21 births
- 1920s
1920s
80 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 80 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gervis? ▼
217 babies have been named Gervis since 1914. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1926 with 13 births.
When was Gervis most popular? ▼
Gervis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
How long has the name Gervis been used? ▼
Records for Gervis go back to 1914, giving 60 years of history through 1973.
What names are similar to Gervis? ▼
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 Gervis's data
- Gervis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (80 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gervis
Nearby Names Like Gervis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gervis
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 Gervis side by side: Gervis vs Gerald Gervis vs Gerard Gervis vs Gerardo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1973 (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. "Gervis: Baby Name Since 1914 - 217 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gervis. 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 Gervis 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.