Elbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationEL-burt / /ˈɛl.bɚt/English; German
Meaning
Noble bright; illustrious
Historical & Cultural Background
Elbert is derived from the Old High German name 'Adalberht', which combines elements meaning 'noble' and 'bright'. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. The name reflects a tradition of using names that signify nobility and brightness in character. It has seen various levels of popularity over the years.
Trend Summary
Elbert has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Albert
- Elberth
International Variants
- Alberto (Italian)
- Alberto (Spanish)
- Elberto (Spanish)
Famous people named Elbert
Elbert Hubbard was an American writer and philosopher known for his essays and the founding of the Roycroft artisan community.
Elbert Gray was an American politician who served in the state legislature in the early 20th century.
Elbert H. Gary was an American lawyer and businessman who played a significant role in the steel industry.
Elbert N. Carvel was an American politician who served as the Governor of Delaware.
Fictional characters named Elbert
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elbert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Elbert has ranked as high as #394 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Elbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Elbert (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 79 |
| 1881 | 84 |
| 1882 | 99 |
| 1883 | 92 |
| 1884 | 90 |
| 1885 | 92 |
| 1886 | 94 |
| 1887 | 82 |
| 1888 | 98 |
| 1889 | 95 |
| 1890 | 89 |
| 1891 | 77 |
| 1892 | 93 |
| 1893 | 89 |
| 1894 | 97 |
| 1895 | 106 |
| 1896 | 96 |
| 1897 | 95 |
| 1898 | 87 |
| 1899 | 81 |
| 1900 | 125 |
| 1901 | 78 |
| 1902 | 108 |
| 1903 | 95 |
| 1904 | 100 |
| 1905 | 132 |
| 1906 | 85 |
| 1907 | 120 |
| 1908 | 121 |
| 1909 | 167 |
| 1910 | 183 |
| 1911 | 195 |
| 1912 | 342 |
| 1913 | 416 |
| 1914 | 450 |
| 1915 | 669 |
| 1916 | 662 |
| 1917 | 675 |
| 1918 | 663 |
| 1919 | 735 |
| 1920 | 786 |
| 1921 | 714 |
| 1922 | 754 |
| 1923 | 772 |
| 1924 | 726 |
| 1925 | 673 |
| 1926 | 717 |
| 1927 | 677 |
| 1928 | 656 |
| 1929 | 601 |
| 1930 | 609 |
| 1931 | 566 |
| 1932 | 532 |
| 1933 | 537 |
| 1934 | 527 |
| 1935 | 547 |
| 1936 | 491 |
| 1937 | 475 |
| 1938 | 473 |
| 1939 | 460 |
| 1940 | 470 |
| 1941 | 505 |
| 1942 | 471 |
| 1943 | 498 |
| 1944 | 414 |
| 1945 | 416 |
| 1946 | 418 |
| 1947 | 455 |
| 1948 | 386 |
| 1949 | 417 |
| 1950 | 344 |
| 1951 | 397 |
| 1952 | 362 |
| 1953 | 354 |
| 1954 | 348 |
| 1955 | 345 |
| 1956 | 314 |
| 1957 | 356 |
| 1958 | 347 |
| 1959 | 340 |
| 1960 | 263 |
| 1961 | 256 |
| 1962 | 226 |
| 1963 | 273 |
| 1964 | 241 |
| 1965 | 235 |
| 1966 | 202 |
| 1967 | 189 |
| 1968 | 185 |
| 1969 | 176 |
| 1970 | 161 |
| 1971 | 198 |
| 1972 | 146 |
| 1973 | 158 |
| 1974 | 131 |
| 1975 | 126 |
| 1976 | 104 |
| 1977 | 104 |
| 1978 | 113 |
| 1979 | 97 |
| 1980 | 86 |
| 1981 | 99 |
| 1982 | 90 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 81 |
| 1986 | 59 |
| 1987 | 76 |
| 1988 | 76 |
| 1989 | 84 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 68 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2024 | 11 |