Gilbert
girl nameGilbert entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1486 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1486
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1486 |
| 1910s | #2864 |
| 1920s | #3074 |
| 1930s | #2550 |
| 1940s | #3419 |
| 1950s | #4271 |
| 1960s | #4797 |
| 1970s | #6891 |
| 1980s | #6873 |
| 1990s | #12234 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Gilbert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilbert alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilbert in 2025?
- Gilbert is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gilbert most popular?
- Gilbert peaked in 1904, reaching #1486 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gilbert with classmates?
- Gilbert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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