Tolbert Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: TOL-burt //ˈtɒlbərt//
Origin: English; German
Meaning: English: from the valley; German: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tolbert has its roots in Old German, derived from the elements "toll" meaning "tall" or "great" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "greatly bright" or "famous for being tall." The name evolved through various linguistic transformations, entering the English language via the Norman influence in the 11th century, where it was adapted from the Old French form "Tolbert." The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest, which brought a significant influx of Norman names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Tolbert appears in various records throughout the Middle Ages, particularly in England.
It is associated with several notable figures, including individuals recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented land ownership and resources in England post-Conquest. The name also appears in medieval texts and genealogies, reflecting its use among the nobility and common folk alike.
While not as widely recognized as some other names, its presence in historical documents indicates a degree of significance during its time. Culturally, the name Tolbert carries connotations of strength and prominence, likely due to its components suggesting brightness and greatness.
Such attributes may have contributed to its endurance in various forms throughout history. The name has also seen variations and diminutives, such as "Tollie," which have been used in familial and affectionate contexts.
Overall, Tolbert reflects a rich linguistic heritage and historical significance that underscores its place within the tapestry of English names.
Famous people named Tolbert
In this section, you will find notable people named Tolbert. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Tolbert who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Tolbert Chisum is a musician best known for his work with the band The Chisum Brothers.
Tolbert McCauley is a writer best known for his novels and contributions to contemporary literature.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tolbert was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Tolbert has ranked as high as #871 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Tolbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Tolbert is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Tolbert was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Tolbert (1952)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Tolbert.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1946 | 17 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1881 | 6 |