Gibram
A masculine name derived from the Arabic name Gibril, meaning "servant of God".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Gibram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gibram today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gibram births was 2008 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gibram. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gibram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2008
7 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#10,238
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Gibram: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gibram by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gibram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gibram
The name Gibram is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is thought to be derived from the root word "gebr," which means "mighty" or "powerful." The name may have been used as a descriptor for someone who was physically strong or held a position of authority.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gibram can be found in the ancient Syriac language, which was a dialect of Aramaic. It appears in a 5th-century CE manuscript known as the "Book of the Himyarites," which recounts the history of the Himyarite Kingdom in what is now Yemen. In this text, Gibram is mentioned as the name of a prominent military leader who played a role in the kingdom's struggles against invading forces.
During the Middle Ages, the name Gibram was sporadically used among certain Christian communities in the Middle East. It is believed that some of these communities had adopted the name due to its association with the Aramaic language, which was closely related to the Syriac language used in their religious liturgies.
In the 12th century, a Syriac Orthodox bishop named Gibram is recorded as having played a significant role in the negotiations between the Byzantine Empire and the Crusader states. This Gibram is remembered for his diplomatic efforts in attempting to maintain peaceful relations between the various factions operating in the region at that time.
Another notable individual with the name Gibram was a 13th-century Nestorian Christian scholar and theologian who lived in what is now Iraq. He is known for his contributions to the study of Syriac literature and his commentaries on various religious texts.
In the 16th century, a Maronite Christian priest named Gibram was a prominent figure in the Lebanese city of Beirut. He is credited with establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of Syriac and Arabic learning.
While the name Gibram has roots in ancient Aramaic and Syriac languages, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its connection to the Middle Eastern Christian communities and its association with scholarly and religious figures have given it a sense of cultural significance in certain regions.
People
Gibram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gibram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gibram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gibram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gibram going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Gibram a common name?
We classify Gibram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gibram most popular?
The single biggest year for Gibram was 2008, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gibram is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gibram in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gibram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gibram in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gibram still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gibram in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gibram can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Gibram as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.