Geron
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,673 in 1962
0 babies were named Geron in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGeron first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1962, when it reached #2,673.
About the name Geron
Geron is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ron”. US birth records list Geron for boys from 1956 to 2015, in 46 of those 60 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #2,673 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2015, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1960s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
| 1980s | 4.3 | 230,947 boys |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 172,117 boys |
| 2000s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 631,579 boys |
Other spellings of Geron
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Geron
What is the origin of the name Geron?
Geron has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Geron a boy or girl name?
Geron is a boy name.
How popular is the name Geron?
Geron is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2015. It peaked at #2,673 in 1962.