Wilbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-burt / /ˈwɪlbərt/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.
Similar Names
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
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.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wilbert (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
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 |