Gilbert
Peaked at #90 nationally in 1930, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gilbert has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gilbert — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1551
in 1904
Last ranked
#12022
in 1991
Years tracked
73
1904–1991
Trend
Falling
Gilbert was already at its most popular for girls in 1904 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1551), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Gilbert hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #12022.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #12,022 | 6 |
| 1990 | #13,718 | 5 |
| 1985 | #5,777 | 12 |
| 1984 | #7,622 | 8 |
| 1982 | #6,518 | 10 |
| 1981 | #8,413 | 7 |
| 1980 | #6,972 | 9 |
| 1979 | #6,349 | 10 |
Gilbert — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#90
in 1930
Current rank
#1394
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gilbert reached its peak popularity for boys in 1930, ranking #90 nationally with 2,119 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #895 (2014) to #1394 (2024) — a 36% drop.
As of 2024, Gilbert ranks #1394 nationally for boys, with 134 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,394 | 134 |
| 2023 | #1,173 | 175 |
| 2022 | #1,229 | 160 |
| 2021 | #1,215 | 159 |
| 2020 | #1,174 | 164 |
| 2019 | #1,121 | 175 |
| 2018 | #1,154 | 166 |
| 2017 | #1,026 | 196 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gilbert most popular?
Gilbert was most popular in 1930, when it ranked #90 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gilbert becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gilbert?
At least 130,672 babies have been recorded with the name Gilbert in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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