Holding steady.
Popularity of Gervase since 1915
Babies named Gervase per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gervase is a rare medieval name that has never achieved wide popularity in the United States. It was first recorded in Social Security data in 1915, and its peak usage occurred in 1930, though even then it did not enter the top 1000 names. The name has seen negligible use in recent decades, with a trajectory described as 'stable' due to its consistently low numbers. Gervase is strongly associated with English history and the 2nd-century martyr Saint Gervasius. Due to its rarity, it has no top states of popularity and is likely chosen by families with an interest in vintage or ecclesiastical names.
Gervase is the English form of Gervasius, a Latin name of uncertain etymology. It has been associated with Old German elements meaning 'spear' (ger) or a Latinized form of a name meaning 'servant'. The name was borne by a 2nd-century Christian martyr, Saint Gervasius, and was introduced to England by the Normans. It saw modest use in medieval England but declined after the Middle Ages. In the modern era, it has been rare, with a small peak in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerv, Gus
Variants: Gervas, Gervasius, Jarvis
Sibling names for Gervase
Names that share Gervase's style, for a brother or sister.
