Gershon
Meaningexile · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,738 in 1933
38 babies were named Gershon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,013 places in five years.
Save adds it to your list. Vote moves it up the top voted names.
US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gershon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gershon, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gershon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGershon first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1933, when it reached #2,738.
- Then vs nowGershon is 4.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 196,078 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 45,045.
- TrendGershon has climbed 1,013 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGershon is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #523, followed by New York (#745). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Gershon means “exile”.
About the name Gershon
Gershon is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “exile”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-hon”. US birth records list Gershon for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 72 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #2,738 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.1 | 243,902 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 740,741 boys |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 361,011 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1950s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 793,651 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 248,139 boys |
| 1980s | 5.0 | 198,413 boys |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 160,514 boys |
| 2000s | 8.0 | 125,628 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,388 boys |
| 2020s | 19 | 51,813 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Gershon
What does the name Gershon mean?
Gershon means “exile” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Gershon?
Gershon has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Gershon a boy or girl name?
Gershon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gershon?
Gershon ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1933 (#2,738).