boy's name
Gervis
JUR-vis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 217
Gervis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1973 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1926, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gervis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 46 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gervis?
In 1973, Gervis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gervis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gervis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gervis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gervis
- English JUR-vis
Sibling Names for Gervis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gervis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gervis
How popular is the name Gervis?
In 1973, Gervis was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gervis a girl's or a boy's name?
Gervis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gervis?
Gervis has 2 syllables.
When was Gervis most popular?
Gervis peaked in 1926, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.