Gibson
Boy name · #1678 in 2025 · Very rare
Gibson is currently the #1678 boy name in the United States — 98 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #947, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 18,367 boys born in 2025 was named Gibson.
Babies named Gibson per year. Source: SSA.
The 143-year story
Gibson first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2013, when 262 boys were named Gibson — good for #823 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Gibson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Gibson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Gibson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Gibson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Gibson is most common
State-level data for Gibson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Gibson
Statistically, parents drawn to Gibson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Mayson, Gerson, Maison, Branson, and Anson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gibson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1677 |
| 2024 | 105 | #1620 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1608 |
| 2022 | 97 | #1731 |
| 2021 | 143 | #1307 |
| 2020 | 164 | #1172 |
| 2019 | 173 | #1127 |
| 2018 | 213 | #975 |
| 2017 | 230 | #920 |
| 2016 | 230 | #923 |
| 2015 | 220 | #947 |
| 2014 | 259 | #856 |
| 2013 | 262 | #823 |
| 2012 | 250 | #850 |
| 2011 | 222 | #910 |
| 2010 | 202 | #976 |
| 2009 | 178 | #1059 |
| 2008 | 159 | #1142 |
| 2007 | 140 | #1255 |
| 2006 | 121 | #1345 |
| 2005 | 119 | #1289 |
| 2004 | 110 | #1335 |
| 2003 | 95 | #1400 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1543 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1572 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gibson a popular boy name?
Gibson ranked #1678 among boys in 2025 with 98 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #947.
When was the name Gibson most popular?
Gibson peaked in 2013, when 262 American boys received the name (ranked #823 that year). Since 2013 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gibson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 18,367 newborn American boys was named Gibson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.