Serge Boy

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SERJ //sɛrdʒ//

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: 'to serve'; Latin: 'servus' meaning 'slave' or 'servant'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Serge has its roots in the Latin name 'Sergius,' which is believed to derive from the Etruscan word 'sérg,' meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate.' The name was adopted into early Christian usage, leading to its spread throughout the Roman Empire. As Latin evolved into the Romance languages, 'Sergius' transformed into various forms, including 'Sergi' in Italian and 'Serge' in French.

The name made its way into English through Norman influence after the Conquest of 1066, where it was used primarily as a given name and later as a surname. Historically, the name Serge is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Sergius, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who was venerated in both the Eastern and Western Christian traditions.

His feast day is celebrated on October 7, and he is often depicted in religious art, symbolizing faith and resilience. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, further solidifying its presence in European culture.

Culturally, the name Serge has been linked to nobility and valor, often associated with the qualities of strength and leadership. In France, the name became popular among the aristocracy, and it has been borne by various influential figures in literature and the arts.

The diminutive form 'Serge' has also been used affectionately in some cultures, adding to its charm and appeal. Overall, the name Serge carries a rich historical and cultural significance, reflecting a legacy that spans centuries.

Famous people named Serge

In this section, you will find notable people named Serge. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Serge who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Serge who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Serge Gainsbourg is a singer-songwriter best known for Je t'aime... moi non plus, La Javanaise, and Aux armes et cætera.

Serge Ibaka is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, and winning an NBA Championship.

Fictional characters named Serge

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Serge is a fictional character from the video game series Chrono Trigger. He is the main protagonist who embarks on a quest to save the world from a catastrophic fate.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Serge, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SophieJulienClaireLucAntoineMarie

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Serge. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SergioSergueiSorenSimeonSilasSamsonSantiago

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Serge was first seen in the United States in 1914.

Serge has ranked as high as #3221 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Serge has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Serge is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Serge was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Serge.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 9 9
2024 10 10
2023 5 5
2021 8 8
2020 12 12
2019 13 13
2018 17 17
2017 13 13
2016 17 17
2015 6 6
2014 15 15
2013 11 11
2012 10 10
2011 16 16
2010 13 13
2009 11 11
2008 13 13
2007 18 18
2006 19 19
2005 9 9
2004 17 17
2003 11 11
2002 12 12
2001 16 16
2000 13 13
1999 19 19
1998 23 23
1997 11 11
1996 17 17
1995 19 19
1994 15 15
1993 17 17
1992 15 15
1991 17 17
1990 19 19
1989 20 20
1988 23 23
1987 22 22
1986 17 17
1985 25 25
1984 21 21
1983 19 19
1982 29 29
1981 35 35
1980 22 22
1979 19 19
1978 18 18
1977 27 27
1976 19 19
1975 19 19
1974 19 19
1973 24 24
1972 39 39
1971 29 29
1970 30 30
1969 13 13
1968 24 24
1967 20 20
1966 23 23
1965 20 20
1964 11 11
1963 19 19
1962 21 21
1961 26 26
1960 27 27
1959 18 18
1958 21 21
1957 27 27
1956 27 27
1955 16 16
1954 19 19
1953 15 15
1952 11 11
1951 12 12
1950 15 15
1949 14 14
1948 13 13
1947 11 11
1946 9 9
1945 13 13
1944 12 12
1943 16 16
1942 8 8
1941 7 7
1940 5 5
1939 9 9
1938 8 8
1937 12 12
1936 9 9
1934 7 7
1933 8 8
1932 12 12
1931 5 5
1930 7 7
1929 7 7
1928 9 9
1926 9 9
1925 7 7
1924 9 9
1921 8 8
1920 5 5
1919 7 7
1918 8 8
1917 6 6
1916 7 7
1915 8 8
1914 6 6

Top States for Serge (2019)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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