Gibson
Pronunciation: [ g-IHBS-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gibson first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 151 babies have been named Gibson in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gibson is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,306 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,306
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Gibson
Gibson is a girl name .
Is Gibson a boy or girl name? Gibson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,306 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,622. Gibson is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gibson is currently ranked #15,306 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gibson include Gib, Gibs, Gibsy, Gibsie, Giy, Giie, and Gibkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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