Gilbert
Male name · ↓ Falling
64,129
Total Births
1930
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gilbert
Gilbert is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 64,129 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,030 births |
| 1890s | 2,762 births |
| 1900s | 4,025 births |
| 1910s | 7,130 births |
| 1920s | 8,769 births |
| 1930s | 8,101 births |
| 1940s | 7,239 births |
| 1950s | 7,652 births |
| 1960s | 5,733 births |
| 1970s | 3,607 births |
| 1980s | 2,948 births |
| 1990s | 2,101 births |
| 2000s | 1,379 births |
| 2010s | 653 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gilbert?
Gilbert has been given to 64,129 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1930 with 978 births that year.
Is Gilbert a boy or girl name?
Gilbert is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gilbert most popular?
Gilbert was most popular in 1930, when 978 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gilbert?
Gilbert first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).