Gibson
Meaning
surname meaning 'son of Gib', a medieval nickname for Gilbert
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Gibson peaked in the 2010s.
See popularity in Brazil
Popularity in Brazil
1,383 people · the #6,632 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 142,857 · median age 36
Among people named Gibson living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1990s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Gibson
Most people given the name Gibson in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Gibson deep dive
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