Gilberta
girl nameGilberta entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1512 in 1907, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1512
peak (1907)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1555 |
| 1900s | #1512 |
| 1910s | #2216 |
| 1920s | #2226 |
| 1930s | #2801 |
| 1940s | #3342 |
| 1950s | #4956 |
| 1960s | #5723 |
| 1970s | #7921 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Gilberta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilberta alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilberta in 2025?
- Gilberta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gilberta most popular?
- Gilberta peaked in 1907, reaching #1512 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gilberta with classmates?
- Gilberta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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