Gilbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGIL-burt / /ˈɡɪlbərt/Germanic; Old French
Meaning
Germanic: bright pledge; Old French: bright promise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gilbert has roots in the Germanic elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' and 'berht' meaning 'bright'. It became popular in medieval France and England, often associated with nobility. The name was borne by several saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring presence in various cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Gilbert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gil
- Gilly
International Variants
- Gilberto (Italian/Spanish)
- Guilbert (French)
- Gilberto (Portuguese)
Famous people named Gilbert
Gilbert Gottfried was an American comedian and actor known for his distinctive voice and comedic style.
Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter famous for his hit songs in the 1970s.
Gilbert Arenas is a former professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
Gilbert K. Chesterton was an English writer and philosopher known for his works on theology and social criticism.
Fictional characters named Gilbert
Gilbert Blythe is a character from the 'Anne of Green Gables' series, known for his romantic interest in Anne.
Gilbert the Great is a character in the children's book series 'Gilbert the Great', known for his adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gilbert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Gilbert has ranked as high as #207 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Gilbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gilbert (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 27 | |
TX | 23 | |
AZ | 6 | |
VA | 5 | |
FL | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 101 |
1881 | 92 |
1882 | 88 |
1883 | 92 |
1884 | 100 |
1885 | 77 |
1886 | 91 |
1887 | 102 |
1888 | 109 |
1889 | 105 |
1890 | 116 |
1891 | 86 |
1892 | 120 |
1893 | 122 |
1894 | 139 |
1895 | 132 |
1896 | 129 |
1897 | 121 |
1898 | 143 |
1899 | 107 |
1900 | 145 |
1901 | 129 |
1902 | 166 |
1903 | 138 |
1904 | 188 |
1905 | 183 |
1906 | 199 |
1907 | 212 |
1908 | 223 |
1909 | 239 |
1910 | 274 |
1911 | 369 |
1912 | 649 |
1913 | 868 |
1914 | 1,060 |
1915 | 1,452 |
1916 | 1,441 |
1917 | 1,510 |
1918 | 1,576 |
1919 | 1,592 |
1920 | 1,763 |
1921 | 1,704 |
1922 | 1,748 |
1923 | 1,704 |
1924 | 1,797 |
1925 | 1,656 |
1926 | 1,781 |
1927 | 1,976 |
1928 | 2,048 |
1929 | 2,056 |
1930 | 2,119 |
1931 | 1,993 |
1932 | 1,974 |
1933 | 1,704 |
1934 | 1,775 |
1935 | 1,683 |
1936 | 1,665 |
1937 | 1,684 |
1938 | 1,596 |
1939 | 1,553 |
1940 | 1,531 |
1941 | 1,704 |
1942 | 1,723 |
1943 | 1,816 |
1944 | 1,649 |
1945 | 1,625 |
1946 | 1,751 |
1947 | 1,876 |
1948 | 1,868 |
1949 | 1,810 |
1950 | 1,881 |
1951 | 1,917 |
1952 | 1,847 |
1953 | 1,913 |
1954 | 1,955 |
1955 | 1,863 |
1956 | 1,956 |
1957 | 1,959 |
1958 | 1,814 |
1959 | 1,745 |
1960 | 1,787 |
1961 | 1,709 |
1962 | 1,627 |
1963 | 1,630 |
1964 | 1,516 |
1965 | 1,347 |
1966 | 1,269 |
1967 | 1,267 |
1968 | 1,167 |
1969 | 1,108 |
1970 | 1,170 |
1971 | 1,063 |
1972 | 961 |
1973 | 918 |
1974 | 886 |
1975 | 880 |
1976 | 826 |
1977 | 787 |
1978 | 797 |
1979 | 778 |
1980 | 832 |
1981 | 823 |
1982 | 793 |
1983 | 757 |
1984 | 776 |
1985 | 687 |
1986 | 781 |
1987 | 738 |
1988 | 710 |
1989 | 677 |
1990 | 725 |
1991 | 685 |
1992 | 611 |
1993 | 639 |
1994 | 505 |
1995 | 502 |
1996 | 467 |
1997 | 448 |
1998 | 420 |
1999 | 419 |
2000 | 419 |
2001 | 408 |
2002 | 351 |
2003 | 361 |
2004 | 409 |
2005 | 378 |
2006 | 347 |
2007 | 347 |
2008 | 316 |
2009 | 278 |
2010 | 258 |
2011 | 242 |
2012 | 201 |
2013 | 234 |
2014 | 241 |
2015 | 210 |
2016 | 215 |
2017 | 196 |
2018 | 166 |
2019 | 175 |
2020 | 164 |
2021 | 159 |
2022 | 160 |
2023 | 175 |
2024 | 134 |