Gerson
Boy name · #1574 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Gerson? In official American birth records, Gerson has been tracked continuously since 1909, giving it 116 years of documented American history.
Gerson is currently the #1574 boy name in the United States — 108 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1895, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 16,667 boys born in 2025 was named Gerson.
Babies named Gerson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 116-year story
Gerson first appears in the Social Security records in 1909, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 145 boys were named Gerson — good for #1211 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Gerson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Gerson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Gerson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Gerson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Gerson is most common
State-level data for Gerson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Gerson
Statistically, parents drawn to Gerson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Gibson, Garrison, Edson, Kelson, and Branson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gerson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1571 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1833 |
| 2023 | 100 | #1694 |
| 2022 | 94 | #1760 |
| 2021 | 78 | #1931 |
| 2020 | 107 | #1539 |
| 2019 | 95 | #1678 |
| 2018 | 111 | #1530 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1478 |
| 2016 | 115 | #1484 |
| 2015 | 77 | #1895 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1701 |
| 2013 | 86 | #1709 |
| 2012 | 101 | #1562 |
| 2011 | 94 | #1620 |
| 2010 | 114 | #1447 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1433 |
| 2008 | 145 | #1211 |
| 2007 | 137 | #1277 |
| 2006 | 137 | #1224 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1137 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1251 |
| 2003 | 115 | #1253 |
| 2002 | 101 | #1315 |
| 2001 | 112 | #1203 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Gerson?
In official American birth records, the name Gerson first appeared in 1909 (over 116 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 116 years.
Is Gerson a popular boy name?
Gerson ranked #1574 among boys in 2025 with 108 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1895.
When was the name Gerson most popular?
Gerson peaked in 2008, when 145 American boys received the name (ranked #1211 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gerson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 16,667 newborn American boys was named Gerson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.