Gibran - A very unique male name
Gibran at a glance
Gibran is ranked #3592 among boy baby names in 2025, with 6 births in 2025. It peaked in 1994 at #1757 and first appeared on the charts in 1977.
- Rank in 2025
- #3592
- Births in 2025
- 6
- Peak year
- 1994 (#1757)
- First appeared
- 1977
- Trend
- #2389 in 2020 → #3592 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 244,381 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.4/5 (8 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Gibran peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 1757.
Famous with this name
Gibran
Kahlil Gibran
Gibran Abrales
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Gibran is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Gibran is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,377 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,377.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Gibran is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Gibran origin and meaning
Arabic, via Lebanese-American writer Khalil Gibran
Uncertain — the family name Gibran is of Arabic origin, but its exact root is disputed
Use in the United States largely follows the fame of Khalil Gibran (1883–1931), author of The Prophet, whose second name American readers took as a given name. The name first appears in the data in 1977 and peaked in 2014. Gibran here is a transferred surname, so the writer is credited as the source rather than listed as a bearer.
Origin uncertain
Gibran is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
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understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 3592 |
| 2024 | 3170 |
| 2023 | 3256 |
| 2022 | 3413 |
| 2021 | 2778 |
| 2020 | 2389 |
| 2019 | 2544 |
| 2018 | 2553 |
| 2017 | 2678 |
| 2016 | 2760 |
| 2015 | 2410 |
| 2014 | 2055 |
| 2013 | 2581 |
| 2012 | 2588 |
| 2011 | 2734 |
| 2010 | 2570 |
| 2009 | 2690 |
| 2008 | 2471 |
| 2007 | 2735 |
| 2006 | 2752 |
| 2005 | 3825 |
| 2004 | 2142 |
| 2003 | 2650 |
| 2002 | 3549 |
| 2001 | 2686 |
| 2000 | 3526 |
| 1999 | 2264 |
| 1998 | 2980 |
| 1996 | 2478 |
| 1995 | 2834 |
| 1994 | 1757 |
| 1993 | 2432 |
| 1992 | 2260 |
| 1991 | 1872 |
| 1990 | 2405 |
| 1989 | 3135 |
| 1988 | 2305 |
| 1987 | 2637 |
| 1977 | 1858 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Texas | 2377 |
Even more about Gibran
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Gibran a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Gibran?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
jih-BRAHN · /dʒɪˈbrɑn/
Families also say JIB-ran; the Arabic-influenced final stress is common but not settled.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Jibran — Arabic transliteration variant.
- Khalil — A different name; the writer's first name, often paired with Gibran.
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
InternationalSurname
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Gibran for its literary association and warm, international sound.
Worth knowing
- Often assumed to be the given name of the writer Khalil Gibran; it was his family name.
- Pronunciation splits between JIB-ran and jih-BRAHN.
