Gerson
Gerson is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Exile, stranger, or foreigner.
Origin and history
Gerson is a variant of the biblical Hebrew name Gershon, traditionally understood to mean 'stranger' or 'exile'. It appears periodically in biblical context as a son of Levi. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare given name, maintaining steady moderate usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,323 babies in the United States have been named Gerson since 1880. It ranks #1890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1368.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.1 %)
- TX (21.9 %)
- NY (14.2 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- VA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 132 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 102 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 711 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,222 |
| 2010-2019 | 996 |
| 2020-2029 | 575 |
Famous people named Gerson
- Gerson Mayén: Athlete, Soccer Player
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Hebrew root meaning 'a stranger there', referencing Moses naming his son Gershom/Gershon.
- Gerson serves as a modern phonetic spelling variant of the ancient Hebrew name Gershon.