boy's name
Gilson
GIL-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 86
Gilson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gilson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gilson?
In 2018, Gilson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Gilson Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gilson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gilson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gilson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gilson
- English GIL-sun
Sibling Names for Gilson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gilson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gilson
How popular is the name Gilson?
In 2018, Gilson was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gilson a girl's or a boy's name?
Gilson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gilson?
Gilson has 2 syllables.
When was Gilson most popular?
Gilson peaked in 1920, when 7 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.