Gibson
Meaningson of Gilbert · English
- US rank
- #1,677
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #691 in 1882
98 babies were named Gibson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 505 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gibson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,422 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gibson, 98 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gibson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGibson first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1882, when it reached #691.
- Then vs nowGibson is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 17,422.
- TrendGibson has slipped 505 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,677. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGibson is most popular in Michigan, where it ranks #715, followed by Alabama (#765) and Indiana (#773). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn English, Gibson means “son of Gilbert”.
About the name Gibson
Gibson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Gilbert”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Gibson for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 118 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1882, when it ranked #691 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,677, with 98 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 69,264 boys |
| 1890s | 13 | 78,802 boys |
| 1900s | 17 | 57,803 boys |
| 1910s | 19 | 53,648 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 71,023 boys |
| 1930s | 10.0 | 100,301 boys |
| 1940s | 7.5 | 132,626 boys |
| 1950s | 5.9 | 169,779 boys |
| 1960s | 5.6 | 179,211 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 249,377 boys |
| 1980s | 5.2 | 192,678 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 51,867 boys |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,800 boys |
| 2010s | 120 | 8,324 boys |
| 2020s | 69 | 14,503 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Gibson
What does the name Gibson mean?
Gibson means “son of Gilbert” in English.
What is the origin of the name Gibson?
Gibson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Gibson a boy or girl name?
Gibson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gibson?
Gibson ranked #1,677 for US boys in 2025, given to 98 babies. Its best year was 1882 (#691).