Gibran
Every Gibran since 1970 — 1,207 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gibran
Gibran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,760 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,207 American babies have been named Gibran. Its peak came in 2014, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gibran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gibran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #4,760 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,547 |
| 2023 | 31 | #3,653 |
| 2022 | 34 | #3,430 |
| 2021 | 29 | #3,764 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,900 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,517 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,325 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,026 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,620 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,179 |
| 2014 | 41 | #2,860 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,526 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,644 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,150 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,336 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,754 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,369 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,631 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3,826 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,902 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,104 |
| 2003 | 29 | #3,223 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3,837 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,181 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,873 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,135 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,899 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,666 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,002 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,076 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,368 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gibran in 2025?
Gibran ranked #4,760 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gibran?
1,207 babies have been named Gibran in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gibran most popular?
Gibran peaked in 2014, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Gibran a boy or girl name?
Gibran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gibran rising or falling?
Gibran has been roughly stable over the past decade.