Gipson
Son of Gilbert, a medieval English name derived from Germanic roots.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Gipson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gipson today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gipson births was 1952 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gipson. 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 Gipson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1952
5 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,703
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Gipson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gipson from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gipson 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 Gipson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gipson
The name Gipson is a variant of the English name Gibson, which has its origins in the medieval era. It is derived from the Old English words "gib" and "son," which together mean "son of Gilbert." Gilbert was a personal name that became popular in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066, brought by Norman settlers from France.
The name Gipson can be traced back to the 12th century in England, where it appeared as a surname in various records and documents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gipson is in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a person named Gilbertus Gipson.
While the name Gipson does not seem to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is likely that some individuals with this name played roles in the history of their respective communities and regions.
One notable figure with the name Gipson was William Gipson, an English clergyman and author who lived in the 16th century (c. 1535-1609). He was a Protestant reformer and wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation.
Another historical figure with the name Gipson was John Gipson, an American soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War (c. 1755-1837). He served in the Continental Army and participated in several battles, including the Battle of Monmouth.
In the 19th century, there was a notable American politician named Gipson Graham (1808-1888), who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gipson in literature is in the novel "The Pioneers" by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1823. The novel features a character named Gipson Butterfly, a hunter and trapper in the American wilderness.
Another historical figure with the name Gipson was John Gipson (1865-1937), an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Gipson, showcasing its long-standing presence and usage across various cultures and time periods.
People
Gipson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gipson 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
Gipson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gipson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gipson 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Gipson a common name?
We classify Gipson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gipson most popular?
The single biggest year for Gipson was 1952, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gipson is about 36 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 Gipson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gipson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gipson 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 Gipson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gipson 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 Gipson 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 the name Gipson?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.