Gibson
Boy name · #1678 in 2025 · Uniqueness 81/100
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, 1880–2025. 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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Gibson in class?
Gibson scores 81 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Gibson is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Gibsons were MI (10), IN (7), AL (5), CA (5), CO (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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. It scores 81/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "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.