A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Serge since 1914
Babies named Serge per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 54 |
| 1930s | 77 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 181 |
| 1960s | 204 |
| 1970s | 243 |
| 1980s | 233 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Serge is a name with deep European roots, used across French and Russian cultures. In the United States, it first appeared in records in 1914, but it never reached widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1972, when it achieved its highest rank. Since 2022, the name has been rising again in usage, though it remains uncommon. With a 2025 rank of 8,243 and a 1-in-189,786 frequency, it is a distinctive choice that carries a sense of tradition. The name's revival in the current decade reflects a broader interest in classic, international names.
Serge is the French and Russian form of the Latin name Sergius, a Roman family name of possible Etruscan origin. The name Sergius was borne by early Christian saints, which helped its spread across Europe. In Russia, Serge (Сергей) has been a common given name since the adoption of Christianity, often associated with Saint Sergius of Radonezh, a revered 14th-century monastic reformer.
“Serge” around the world
Where Serge lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Serg, Seryozha, Seryoga
Sibling names for Serge
Names that share Serge's style, for a brother or sister.
