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Gershon
OriginVariation of Gershom
Meaning"stranger; exodus"
US Rank#3150
2025 SSA
About Gershon
In the Bible, Gershon is one of Levi’s sons. The name is a variation of Gershom, another Old Testament name that is now primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities.
Pronounced GER-shun.
As of October 2026, Gershon ranked #3150 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2828 in 1933.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,175 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2015 | #4,207 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2016 | #3,809 | 28 | 14.8 |
| 2017 | #4,150 | 25 | 13.5 |
| 2018 | #4,517 | 22 | 12.1 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,188 | 24 | 13.9 |
| 2021 | #3,524 | 32 | 18.3 |
| 2022 | #3,362 | 35 | 20 |
| 2023 | #3,582 | 32 | 18.7 |
| 2024 | #3,232 | 37 | 21.5 |
| 2025 | #3,150 | 38 | 22.2 |
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Levi's son, Jacob's grandson, Isaac's great,grandson (Num. 3:17)
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