How Many People Are Named Gervais?
Complete statistics for the name Gervais: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gervais, a very rare male name, only 6 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 55,719,619 Americans. The majority of those named Gervais are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 11 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gervais Through the Generations
Gervais has been a name that has seen steady usage over the years, with its peak occurring in 2000 when six babies were given this name. Today, there are only six individuals bearing the name in the United States, with an average age of sixty. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards the elderly, with five out of the six being over sixty, while none are between thirty and sixty. This suggests that Gervais is more commonly found among older generations rather than younger ones.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gervais's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Gervais
How Many People Have the Name Gervais?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,171 people in the United States currently share the name Gervais. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,098 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gervais a Common or Rare Name?
Gervais is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gervais Mean?
Gervais means "derived from Germanic elements" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gervais in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gervais Most Popular?
The name Gervais reached peak popularity in 2000, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gervais?
Approximately 5,171 people named Gervais live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,171. That works out to roughly 1 in 64,098 Americans.
Is Gervais a rare name?
Gervais is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,098 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gervais mean?
Gervais means "derived from Germanic elements" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Gervais more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gervais are male and 0% are female.
When was Gervais most popular?
Gervais peaked in 2000 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.