Gerson
Boy name · #1574 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Gerson in class?
Gerson scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Gerson is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Gersons were CA (15), TX (13), NC (9), MD (8), NY (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.