Wilbert
Peaked at #160 nationally in 1920, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wilbert has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Wilbert — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2695
in 1927
Last ranked
#8747
in 1974
Years tracked
25
1915–1974
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Wilbert reached its peak popularity for girls in 1927, ranking #2695 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Wilbert hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1974, when it stood at #8747.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | #8,747 | 6 |
| 1971 | #8,301 | 6 |
| 1967 | #7,832 | 5 |
| 1965 | #6,522 | 6 |
| 1960 | #6,372 | 6 |
| 1956 | #5,939 | 6 |
| 1952 | #5,549 | 6 |
| 1950 | #6,092 | 5 |
Wilbert — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#160
in 1920
Current rank
#5207
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Wilbert reached its peak popularity for boys in 1920, ranking #160 nationally with 867 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3226 (2014) to #5207 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Wilbert ranks #5207 nationally for boys, with 19 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,207 | 19 |
| 2023 | #5,447 | 18 |
| 2022 | #4,180 | 26 |
| 2021 | #5,761 | 16 |
| 2020 | #3,911 | 27 |
| 2019 | #5,540 | 17 |
| 2018 | #3,984 | 27 |
| 2017 | #3,372 | 34 |
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 Wilbert most popular?
Wilbert was most popular in 1920, when it ranked #160 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wilbert 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 Wilbert?
At least 40,173 babies have been recorded with the name Wilbert in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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