Boy · #1,925 in 2026

Gibson

Name: Popularity of the name Gibson in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gibson, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,925

Peak Rank

#691 (2013)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-48%

1998

First Year

2023

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#7265

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gibson

Gibson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 262 Gibsons were born — ranking #823 that year. As of 2026, Gibson ranks #1,925 for baby boys with 83 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 5K Gibsons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Gibson

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gibson is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gibbon
Gipson
Gibsons
Geben
Gisin
Gaben
Gabion
Goosen
Gossen
Gassen
Ghassan
Geisen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gibson

What does the name Gibson mean?

Gibson is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gibson in 2026?

In 2026, Gibson ranks #1,925 among boys' names in the U.S., with 83 babies given the name that year.

When was Gibson most popular?

Gibson reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #691 that year with 262 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gibson most popular?

Gibson has historically been most popular in Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gibson.

Is Gibson a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gibson is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gibson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gibson include Mills, Von, Early. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gibson

Gibson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Gibson's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #691. Use the chart and map above to compare Gibson's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.