Filbert
boy nameFilbert entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1976 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1976
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3166 |
| 1920s | #3152 |
| 1930s | #2740 |
| 1940s | #2705 |
| 1950s | #2902 |
| 1960s | #3360 |
| 1970s | #4570 |
| 1980s | #6633 |
| 2000s | #10151 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Filbert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Filbert alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Filbert in 2025?
- Filbert is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Filbert most popular?
- Filbert peaked in 1938, reaching #1976 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Filbert with classmates?
- Filbert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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