Boy nameCurrently #11,347 in the USSteady
Gershom
2 syllablesPeak year: 20067 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
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Gershom's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gershom |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Gershom through the decades
- Gershom peaked in 2006, when 12 babies were named Gershom in the US.
- The 1990s were Gershom's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Gershom has fallen 14% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gershom currently ranks #11,347 in the US and is holding steady.