Total births
46
Boys' name · since 1916
Gilson
Gilson has 46 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 46
- total births
- 1916–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
46 boys have been named Gilson since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gilson recorded 46 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2018.
- 46 total births
- 1916–2018 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
46 boys have been named Gilson since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2018.
- 46
- total births
- 1916–2018
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Gilson was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
7 babies were named Gilson in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Gilson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gilson splits its recorded history at 1931: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gilson at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Gilson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2018
- Peak year (1920)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Gilson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gilson's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Gilson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
- 1930s
1930s
7 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (37% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gilson? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 46 babies named Gilson. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 7 births.
When was Gilson most popular? ▼
Gilson was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
How long has the name Gilson been used? ▼
Records for Gilson go back to 1916, giving 103 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Gilson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gilbert, Gilberto, Gil, Giles, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gilson's data
- Gilson's decade-level peak was the 1920s (17 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gilson
Nearby Names Like Gilson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gilson
Gilbert Boy
#1387 130,148 births
Gilberto Boy
#1433 28,642 births
Gil Boy
#3998 4,971 births
Giles Boy
#5069 4,732 births
Gilford Boy
1,225 births
Compare Gilson side by side: Gilson vs Gilbert Gilson vs Gilberto Gilson vs Gil
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–2018 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gilson: Baby Name Since 1916 - 46 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gilson. 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 Gilson 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 July 2026.