Gibran, of Arabic origin, signifies 'the wise one'. It is a unisex name but was historically more commonly used for males. The name has been popular among Arab cultures and communities worldwide, often inspired by the renowned Lebanese-American writer Kahlil Gibran. He authored the iconic work "The Prophet," published in 1923, which remains one of the best-selling books of all time.
The name Gibran experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 1153 babies named Gibran between 1970 and 2023. The highest peaks occurred in recent years, particularly in 2014 with 41 births and again in 2020 with another 41 births. However, there were also several periods of low popularity, such as the mid-1980s to early 1990s, where the number of annual births named Gibran remained below 20 consistently. Overall, while the name's popularity has ebbed and flowed over time, it appears to have gained notable traction in recent decades.