Gibson Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GIP-sun //ˈɡɪb.sən//
Origin: English; Scottish
Meaning: Son of Gib; son of the servant of God
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gibson is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Gib, which itself is a diminutive form of Gilbert. Gilbert comes from the Old High German name Gisilbert, composed of the elements "gisil," meaning "pledge" or "hostage," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old High German to Old French as "Gislebert," and eventually to Middle English as "Gibert" and "Gibson," which literally means "son of Gib." This patronymic form became common in England during the late Middle Ages, reflecting the practice of naming children after their fathers.
Historically, the name Gibson has been associated with several notable figures and events. One significant milestone is its appearance in the 13th century, when surnames began to be adopted more widely in England.
The name is also linked to the Gibson family, who were prominent in various regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire. Additionally, the name gained further recognition through literary works and historical texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and contributed to the standardization of English names and their spellings.
Culturally, Gibson has resonated through various artistic and literary traditions. The name has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history, including artists, musicians, and writers, which has contributed to its enduring presence in English-speaking cultures.
The name is sometimes affectionately shortened to "Gib," a form that has historical significance as a familiar or diminutive version of the original name. Overall, Gibson reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution, historical significance, and cultural resonance that has allowed it to persist through the centuries.
Famous people named Gibson
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Gibson Guitar Corporation is a manufacturer best known for electric guitars, acoustic guitars, and bass guitars.
Gibson Les Paul is a musician best known for his work with the Les Paul guitar and contributions to the development of electric guitars.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gibson was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Gibson has ranked as high as #1740 nationally, which occurred in 2013, and has been most popular in Michigan, Texas, California, Indiana, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Gibson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gibson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gibson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gibson.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| 2024 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 2023 | 116 | 108 | 8 |
| 2022 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
| 2021 | 151 | 143 | 8 |
| 2020 | 164 | 164 | 0 |
| 2019 | 179 | 173 | 6 |
| 2018 | 213 | 213 | 0 |
| 2017 | 238 | 230 | 8 |
| 2016 | 241 | 230 | 11 |
| 2015 | 236 | 220 | 16 |
| 2014 | 267 | 259 | 8 |
| 2013 | 268 | 262 | 6 |
| 2012 | 260 | 250 | 10 |
| 2011 | 227 | 222 | 5 |
| 2010 | 202 | 202 | 0 |
| 2009 | 183 | 178 | 5 |
| 2008 | 164 | 159 | 5 |
| 2007 | 152 | 140 | 12 |
| 2006 | 131 | 121 | 10 |
| 2005 | 128 | 119 | 9 |
| 2004 | 116 | 110 | 6 |
| 2003 | 95 | 95 | 0 |
| 2002 | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 | 76 | 76 | 0 |
| 2000 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1999 | 72 | 59 | 13 |
| 1998 | 63 | 58 | 5 |
| 1997 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1996 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1995 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1994 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1993 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 1992 | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1989 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1988 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1987 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1986 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1985 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1981 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1974 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1967 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1965 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1964 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1963 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1961 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1960 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1959 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1958 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1957 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1954 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1950 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1949 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1948 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1947 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1946 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1945 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1943 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1940 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1939 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1937 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1935 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1933 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1932 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1931 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1930 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1929 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1928 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 1927 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1926 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1925 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1924 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1923 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1922 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1921 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1920 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1919 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1918 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1917 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1916 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1915 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1914 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1913 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1912 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1908 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1906 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1904 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1899 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1897 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1886 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1882 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Top States for Gibson (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MI | 9 | |
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| NY | 5 |