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Gilbert

Gilbert is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Gilbert?

Recorded births named Gilbert by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	130,821 births
England & Wales since 1996	560 births
Ireland since 1964	24 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Gilbert's popularity over time

Babies named Gilbert per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1930 (2,138/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2013 (40/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1970 (4/yr).

When was Gilbert popular?

Gilbert reached its peak in 1930, when it was the #210 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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