Gershon Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Gershon means 'exile' or 'stranger' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Gershon
Gershon is a Hebrew name meaning 'exile' or 'stranger'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'ger' which means 'foreigner' or 'stranger'. In the Bible, Gershon was the eldest son of Levi and one of the four sons of Jacob. He was given his name because his family was living in exile in Egypt at the time of his birth. Gershon is a name that signifies the challenges and struggles of living as a stranger in a foreign land.
Popularity of the Name Gershon
The popularity for the name Gershon peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 33 births, which ranked number 7,720 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Gershon had the most male births in 2022 with 33, which ranked number 3,443 out of 14,255 male names. The number of births for the name Gershon has increased sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 33 births, an increase of 94.12%. Among males, Gershon has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 33 births, an increase of 94.12%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gershon
- 20 Year Trend of Gershon: 65.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Gershon: 94.12%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Gershon: 94.12%
Popularity of Gershon by State
For males, Gershon was most popular in Northeastern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NJ, with 17 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gershon. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 17 | 443 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gershon
- Total Births of Gershon: 35 (6.86%)
- Male Births of Gershon: 35 (6.86%)
Given the upward trend of Gershon over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.86% increase in total births, for a total of 35 births in 2024. Male births for Gershon have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 35 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.86%.