How popular is the name Gibbs in 2025?

Gibbs is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Gibbs most popular?

Gibbs peaked in 1929, reaching #2980 among US boy names.

Gibbs will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Gibbs entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2980 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2980

peak (1929)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Gibbs are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Gibbs alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Gibbs in 2025?: Gibbs is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Gibbs most popular?: Gibbs peaked in 1929, reaching #2980 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Gibbs with classmates?: Gibbs will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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