How popular is the name Gilson in 2025?

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

When was the name Gilson most popular?

Gilson peaked in 1931, reaching #3095 among US boy names.

Gilson will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Gilson entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3095 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3095

peak (1931)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Gilson alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Gilson in 2025?: Gilson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Gilson most popular?: Gilson peaked in 1931, reaching #3095 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Gilson with classmates?: Gilson will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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