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

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 74.2 years old

Young (<30) 9,305
7.1%
Adult (30–60) 27,157
20.8%
Senior (>60) 94,210
72.1%

📈 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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