Gibson
Boy name · #1678 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Gibson? In official American birth records, Gibson has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
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: Official national birth records.
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
How old is the name Gibson?
In official American birth records, the name Gibson first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 8 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
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: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.