Is Wilbert a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Wilbert is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Wilbert?

It’s currently ranked #905 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Wilbert?

WIL-burt · IPA: //ˈwɪlbərt//

Wilbert Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

German; English

Meaning

German: resolute; English: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

Wilbert is derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It has been used in various forms across different cultures, reflecting a blend of Germanic and English influences.

Trend Summary

Wilbert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.

Variants

Wilber
Wilburt

International Variants

Guilbert (French)
Wilbertus (Latin)

Famous people named Wilbert

Wilbert Awdry was a British clergyman and author, best known for creating the children's book series 'Thomas the Tank Engine'.

Wilbert Harrison was an American singer and songwriter, famous for his hit song 'Kansas City'.

Wilbert Rideau is an American journalist and author, recognized for his work in prison reform and storytelling.

Wilbert Smith was a Canadian politician who served in the House of Commons.

Fictional characters named Wilbert

Wilbert is a character in the children's book series 'Thomas the Tank Engine', known for being a friendly engine.

Wilbert is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', serving as a classmate of the main characters.

Sibling Suggestions

William Walter Winston Wesley Whitney Wendell

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wilbert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wilbert has ranked as high as #368 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Wilbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Wilbert (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	29
1881	29
1882	20
1883	38
1884	26
1885	24
1886	17
1887	19
1888	29
1889	25
1890	28
1891	28
1892	43
1893	32
1894	30
1895	35
1896	40
1897	40
1898	46
1899	37
1900	63
1901	52
1902	50
1903	59
1904	60
1905	71
1906	85
1907	83
1908	101
1909	98
1910	146
1911	167
1912	291
1913	405
1914	545
1915	651
1916	716
1917	755
1918	790
1919	809
1920	867
1921	899
1922	902
1923	847
1924	813
1925	804
1926	778
1927	778
1928	741
1929	684
1930	720
1931	675
1932	654
1933	627
1934	596
1935	542
1936	586
1937	554
1938	645
1939	565
1940	566
1941	577
1942	640
1943	608
1944	523
1945	537
1946	577
1947	601
1948	558
1949	622
1950	578
1951	540
1952	591
1953	534
1954	509
1955	510
1956	509
1957	496
1958	422
1959	458
1960	464
1961	370
1962	345
1963	346
1964	326
1965	269
1966	291
1967	235
1968	256
1969	272
1970	259
1971	198
1972	183
1973	177
1974	198
1975	160
1976	150
1977	181
1978	147
1979	158
1980	181
1981	145
1982	163
1983	136
1984	110
1985	114
1986	116
1987	112
1988	104
1989	99
1990	120
1991	104
1992	96
1993	86
1994	77
1995	81
1996	48
1997	77
1998	80
1999	55
2000	67
2001	58
2002	72
2003	59
2004	52
2005	67
2006	62
2007	60
2008	57
2009	56
2010	42
2011	42
2012	43
2013	38
2014	35
2015	30
2016	37
2017	34
2018	27
2019	17
2020	27
2021	16
2022	26
2023	18
2024	19