Serge
Every Serge since 1914 — 1,628 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Serge
Serge is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,794 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 1,628 American babies have been named Serge. Its peak came in 1972, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Serge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Serge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,794 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,222 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,847 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,547 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,976 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,714 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,505 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,609 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,521 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,857 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,947 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,470 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,042 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,637 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,645 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,611 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,702 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,176 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,825 |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,183 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,965 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,650 |
| 2002 | 12 | #6,011 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,854 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,529 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,533 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,285 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,216 |
| 1980 | 22 | #2,352 |
| 1975 | 19 | #2,349 |
| 1970 | 30 | #1,574 |
| 1965 | 20 | #1,804 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,575 |
| 1955 | 16 | #2,036 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,010 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,999 |
| 1940 | 5 | #3,867 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,543 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,688 |
| 1920 | 5 | #4,873 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,030 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Serge
- Serge Gainsbourg Singer · 1928–1991
- Serge Haroche Physicist · b. 1944
- Serge Lifar Dancer · 1904–1986
- Serge Moscovici Psychologist · 1925–2014
- Serge Koussevitzky Conductor · 1874–1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Serge in 2025?
Serge ranked #8,794 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Serge?
1,628 babies have been named Serge in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Serge most popular?
Serge peaked in 1972, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Serge a boy or girl name?
Serge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Serge rising or falling?
Serge is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Serge?
Well-known people named Serge include Serge Gainsbourg (singer), Serge Haroche (physicist), Serge Lifar (dancer).