Serge
Serge is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Servant or protector, derived from the Roman clan name Sergius.
Origin and history
Serge is the French form of the classical Latin name Sergius, an ancient Roman family name of uncertain ultimate origin. It is widely used in French and Russian-speaking contexts (often transliterated as Sergey or Sergei in Slavic regions). In the United States, Serge remains a rare and distinct choices with steady but low usage.
Popularity in the United States
1,628 babies in the United States have been named Serge since 1880. It ranks #3136 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73.9 %)
- CA (12.7 %)
- FL (12.3 %)
- NJ (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 42 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 77 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 204 |
| 1970-1980 | 243 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 172 |
| 2000-2010 | 139 |
| 2010-2019 | 131 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Serge
- Serge Gainsbourg: Singer, Songwriter
- Serge Ibaka: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- Serge derives from Sergius, one of the ancient Roman patrician gens or clan names.
- It is the French equivalent of the Russian name Sergei and the Italian name Sergio.