Serge is a French given name, derived from the Latin 'Sergius', which means 'to serve'. It was brought to France by the Romans and has been used in France since the Middle Ages. Serge is typically considered a male name, although there are some instances where it may be used for females as well. In France, it is often paired with the middle name Louis, forming the compound name Serge-Louis. Notable figures bearing this name include French film director Serge Gainsbourg and Russian pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff.
The name Serge experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks occurring periodically. Between 1943 and 1957, there were consistently high numbers of births, with a notable spike to 27 births in both 1956 and 1957. However, after 1960, the popularity of the name Serge began to decline significantly, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 5 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1609 births with the name Serge since 1914.