How Many People Are Named Gilbert?
130,672
people in the United States are named Gilbert
1 in 2,563 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#578
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0390%
Of US population
Peak Year
1930
2,138 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, French, Dutch, German, Ancient Germanic
Pronunciation:
GIL-bərt (English), ZHEEL-BER (French), KHIL-bərt (Dutch), GIL-bert (German)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Means "bright pledge", derived from the Germanic elements gisil "pledge, hostage" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it was common during the Middle Ages. It was borne by a 12th-century British saint, the founder of the religious order known as the Gilbertines.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
20,674
Texas
18,314
New York
8,695
Illinois
4,973
Pennsylvania
4,948
New Mexico
4,103
Arizona
4,027
Ohio
3,666
Michigan
3,286
Wisconsin
2,792
💡 Fun Facts About "Gilbert"
- 134 babies were named Gilbert in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1930
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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