Wilbert Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WIL-burt //ˈwɪlbərt//

Origin: German; English

Meaning: German: resolute; English: bright

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Wilbert has its roots in Old High German, derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "bright will" or "famous desire." The name evolved through various forms, entering the English language via the Old French variant "Guibert" during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. Over time, it was anglicized to Wilbert, becoming more common in English-speaking regions by the 19th century.

Historically, the name Wilbert has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the context of the Christian tradition. One significant milestone is the presence of Saint Wilbert, a 7th-century English saint who was known for his piety and contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

His legacy, along with others bearing similar names, contributed to the name's endurance in various forms throughout the Middle Ages. The name also appears in various historical texts and records, further solidifying its presence in English history.

Culturally, Wilbert carries connotations of strength and brightness, reflective of its linguistic roots. The name has been used in literature and has been borne by various individuals who have made significant contributions to society, thus reinforcing its positive associations.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Wil or Bert have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives that have been embraced in familial and social contexts. Overall, Wilbert encapsulates a blend of historical significance and cultural resonance, making it a name with a rich heritage.

Famous people named Wilbert

In this section, you will find notable people named Wilbert. 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 Wilbert who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Wilbert who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Wilbert Awdry is an author best known for The Railway Series and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Wilbert Harrison is a musician best known for Kansas City and his work in rhythm and blues.

Fictional characters named Wilbert

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Wilbert is a fictional character from the children's book Charlotte's Web by E.B. White. He is a pig who befriends a spider named Charlotte and seeks to avoid being slaughtered by becoming famous.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Wilbert, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

WilliamWalterWinstonWesleyWhitneyWendell

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Wilbert. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlbertGilbertMilbertElbertWilfredWilburBertHerbert

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Wilbert was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Wilbert has ranked as high as #385 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Wilbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Wilbert 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 Wilbert was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Wilbert.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 20 20 0
2024 19 19 0
2023 18 18 0
2022 26 26 0
2021 16 16 0
2020 27 27 0
2019 17 17 0
2018 27 27 0
2017 34 34 0
2016 37 37 0
2015 30 30 0
2014 35 35 0
2013 38 38 0
2012 43 43 0
2011 42 42 0
2010 42 42 0
2009 56 56 0
2008 57 57 0
2007 60 60 0
2006 62 62 0
2005 67 67 0
2004 52 52 0
2003 59 59 0
2002 72 72 0
2001 58 58 0
2000 67 67 0
1999 55 55 0
1998 80 80 0
1997 77 77 0
1996 48 48 0
1995 81 81 0
1994 77 77 0
1993 86 86 0
1992 96 96 0
1991 104 104 0
1990 120 120 0
1989 99 99 0
1988 104 104 0
1987 112 112 0
1986 116 116 0
1985 114 114 0
1984 110 110 0
1983 136 136 0
1982 163 163 0
1981 145 145 0
1980 181 181 0
1979 158 158 0
1978 147 147 0
1977 181 181 0
1976 150 150 0
1975 160 160 0
1974 204 198 6
1973 177 177 0
1972 183 183 0
1971 204 198 6
1970 259 259 0
1969 272 272 0
1968 256 256 0
1967 240 235 5
1966 291 291 0
1965 275 269 6
1964 326 326 0
1963 346 346 0
1962 345 345 0
1961 369 369 0
1960 471 465 6
1959 458 458 0
1958 422 422 0
1957 495 495 0
1956 516 510 6
1955 510 510 0
1954 509 509 0
1953 534 534 0
1952 597 591 6
1951 540 540 0
1950 583 578 5
1949 621 621 0
1948 566 558 8
1947 602 602 0
1946 577 577 0
1945 537 537 0
1944 522 522 0
1943 609 609 0
1942 640 640 0
1941 583 577 6
1940 566 566 0
1939 575 565 10
1938 652 645 7
1937 554 554 0
1936 586 586 0
1935 542 542 0
1934 604 596 8
1933 627 627 0
1932 662 654 8
1931 683 675 8
1930 730 720 10
1929 694 684 10
1928 748 741 7
1927 791 778 13
1926 785 778 7
1925 811 804 7
1924 813 813 0
1923 855 847 8
1922 902 902 0
1921 899 899 0
1920 872 867 5
1919 814 809 5
1918 790 790 0
1917 755 755 0
1916 716 716 0
1915 656 651 5
1914 545 545 0
1913 405 405 0
1912 291 291 0
1911 167 167 0
1910 146 146 0
1909 98 98 0
1908 101 101 0
1907 83 83 0
1906 85 85 0
1905 71 71 0
1904 60 60 0
1903 59 59 0
1902 50 50 0
1901 52 52 0
1900 63 63 0
1899 37 37 0
1898 46 46 0
1897 40 40 0
1896 40 40 0
1895 35 35 0
1894 30 30 0
1893 32 32 0
1892 43 43 0
1891 28 28 0
1890 28 28 0
1889 25 25 0
1888 29 29 0
1887 19 19 0
1886 17 17 0
1885 24 24 0
1884 26 26 0
1883 38 38 0
1882 20 20 0
1881 29 29 0
1880 29 29 0

Top States for Wilbert (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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