Total births
5,410
Boys' name · since 1882
Gibson
Gibson has 5,410 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1621
- among boys today
- 5,410
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Gibson is the #1621 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 5,410 recorded since 1882.
Social Security Administration records show Gibson recorded 5,410 times among boys since 1882, holding rank #1621 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2025.
- #1621 among boys today
- 5,410 born since 1882
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gibson is currently the #1621 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 5,410 born since 1882, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1621
- among boys today
- 5,410
- born since 1882
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Gibson vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1621
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Gibson was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
262 babies were named Gibson in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Gibson compares
5,410 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gibson's all-time total is 15x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gibson | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,410 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 262 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gibson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gibson's SSA record in two at 1964 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2013 peak of 262, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gibson at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#1,621
Active since
1882
Gibson popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 262
- Annual births at peak, across 144 years of records
Gibson popularity over time - girls
151 total births recorded since 1998 (Gibson as girls' name)
Gibson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gibson's strongest decade.
2,261 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Gibson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 13
1880s
13 births
- 1890s 14
1890s
14 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s 124
1910s
124 births
- 1920s 155
1920s
155 births
- 1930s 105
1930s
105 births
- 1940s 113
1940s
113 births
- 1950s 118
1950s
118 births
- 1960s 107
1960s
107 births
- 1970s 66
1970s
66 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s 373
1990s
373 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,126 births
- 2010s
2010s
2,261 births
- 2020s 715
2020s
715 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 2,261 births (42% of all-time use).
How Gibson compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gibson's total volume
Gibson vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gibson by state
Where Gibson concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 328 | 6.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 302 | 5.6% |
| #3 | California | | 298 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 154 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 130 | 2.4% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 125 | 2.3% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 125 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 122 | 2.3% |
Michigan share of Gibson's total US births 6.1%
Even split
328 of 5,410 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 34 reporting states.
Gibson appears in 34 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gibson? ▼
Since 1882, Social Security records show 5,410 babies named Gibson. Today it holds rank #1621 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2013, with 262 births.
When was Gibson most popular? ▼
Gibson was most popular in the 2010s decade with 2,261 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Gibson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gibson are Michigan (328 births), Texas (302 births), California (298 births).
How long has the name Gibson been used? ▼
Records for Gibson go back to 1882, giving 144 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Gibson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gibran, Gibbs, Gibril, Gib, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gibson's data
- Gibson's decade-level peak was the 2010s (2,261 total births); usage has since declined to 715 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Gibsons (328 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gibson
Nearby Names Like Gibson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gibson
Gibran Boy
#3558 1,207 births
Gibbs Boy
#12496 81 births
Gibril Boy
72 births
Gib Boy
51 births
Gibb Boy
11 births
Compare Gibson side by side: Gibson vs Gibran Gibson vs Gibbs Gibson vs Gibril
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Gibson
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1882–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gibson: #1621 Boys' Name - 5,410 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gibson. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gibson draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.