Wilbert
boy name#4857 in 2025Wilbert entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #160 in 1920, ranks #4857 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#4857
rank today
#160
peak (1920)
20
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #347 |
| 1890s | #298 |
| 1900s | #231 |
| 1910s | #175 |
| 1920s | #177 |
| 1930s | #204 |
| 1940s | #250 |
| 1950s | #322 |
| 1960s | #443 |
| 1970s | #614 |
| 1980s | #816 |
| 1990s | #1349 |
| 2000s | #2022 |
| 2010s | #3375 |
| 2020s | #4774 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wilbert has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Living bearers
About 15,000 people named Wilbert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilbert alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilbert in 2025?
- Wilbert ranks #4857 among US boy names in 2025, with 20 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilbert most popular?
- Wilbert peaked in 1920, reaching #160 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilbert with classmates?
- Wilbert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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