Gershom is an uncommon Hebrew given name, derived from the word 'garshom,' which means 'expulsion' or 'driving out.' It was borne by Gershom ben Moses in the Talmud, a prominent sage and teacher of Hillel the Elder. The name Gershom is also mentioned in the Book of Exodus as one of Moses' sons, whose name was given based on his mother Zipporah's exclamation upon circumcising him: 'He is my son, my stranger.'
Over the span of nearly four decades from 1982 to 2023, the name Gershom has experienced varying levels of popularity with a total of 201 babies being named Gershom during this period. The highest years for the name were 2006 and 2021, each with 12 and 8 births respectively, indicating periods of heightened interest in the name Gershom. Conversely, there were several years with only 5 births, suggesting a lower prevalence of the name during these times.