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Gibson

Boy

Meaning of Gibson: English: patronymic from Gib, meaning 'son of Gilbert'

Gibson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1668th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#1668

98 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

5,561

First recorded 1882 · peak 2013

Trend

falling

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 10 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 12 babies1986: 13 babies1987: 11 babies1988: 12 babies1989: 22 babies1990: 27 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 32 babies1993: 25 babies1994: 35 babies1995: 38 babies1996: 43 babies1997: 43 babies1998: 63 babies1999: 72 babies2000: 48 babies20002001: 76 babies2002: 80 babies2003: 95 babies2004: 116 babies2005: 128 babies2006: 131 babies2007: 152 babies2008: 164 babies2009: 183 babies2010: 202 babies20102011: 227 babies2012: 260 babies2013: 268 babies2014: 267 babies2015: 236 babies2016: 241 babies2017: 238 babies2018: 213 babies2019: 179 babies2020: 164 babies20202021: 151 babies2022: 97 babies2023: 116 babies2024: 105 babies2025: 98 babies
US babies named Gibson per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 268.

Gender split

97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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