Gibson

Gibson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 105 boys in the United States.

Gibson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gibson

Gibson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gibson first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #724 in 1882, and in 2024 105 babies received the name — 5,311 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gibson in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#724 in 1882
Peak year
2013
Babies named Gibson in 2024
105
Total since 1880
5,311

Gibson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2734 in 2017
Babies named Gibson in 2023
3
Total since 1996
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gibson mean?

The meaning of Gibson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gibson a boy or girl name?

Gibson is a boy name. In 2024, 105 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gibson?

Gibson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gibson?

Gibson first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #724 in 1882, and 105 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].