Gibran Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gibran originates from Arabic, meaning strength or might. It evolved from the name Jibril, associated with the archangel Gabriel. The name is often connected to creativity and cultural heritage, particularly due to its association with poet Kahlil Gibran. There is no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and is still viewed positively today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gibran"
Pronunciation
/ɡɪˈbrɑːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Gibran is derived from the Arabic name 'Jibril', which means 'the one who is strong' or 'the one who is mighty'. It is often associated with the archangel Gabriel in Islamic tradition.
Meaning
strength, might
Language Evolution
Jibril, Gibran
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly due to the influence of the Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran, who brought the name to a wider audience.
Variants & Derivatives
Gibran, Jibran
Modern Popularity & Image
Gibran is perceived as a name associated with creativity and literary talent, often linked to cultural heritage and artistic expression.
Famous People
Kahlil Gibran, Gibran Khalil Gibran
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Boy Name Trend
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✨ Gibran Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 41 peak births in 2014
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gibran"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gibran"
"Gibran" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3998th of 10718 | 107 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3173rd of 16616 | 285 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3732nd of 24088 | 398 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3406th of 23106 | 396 |
Regional Popularity of "Gibran" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
50.17% 2606th/5194 |
30.39% 1920th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
36.77% 2689th/7313 |
26.48% 1976th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
39.23% 2676th/6822 |
29.88% 1875th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gibran" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gibran"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gibran" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Gibran" in the United States
The name Gibran is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gibran has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gibran' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3998th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3173rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3732nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3406th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gibran' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.