Gilbert Name Popularity and Statistics
Gilbert is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gilbert?
Gilbert is spelled G-I-L-B-E-R-T. The name has 7 letters.
Gilbert Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,328
Recorded Births145
- Boys usage rose 59 places to #1,328 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gilbert Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 145 | #1,328 |
| 2024 | Boys | 135 | #1,387 |
| 2023 | Boys | 175 | #1,172 |
| 2022 | Boys | 162 | #1,217 |
| 2021 | Boys | 159 | #1,215 |
| 2020 | Boys | 164 | #1,172 |
| 2019 | Boys | 175 | #1,118 |
| 2018 | Boys | 166 | #1,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 196 | #1,025 |
| 2016 | Boys | 215 | #958 |
| 2015 | Boys | 211 | #977 |
| 2014 | Boys | 241 | #893 |
| 2013 | Boys | 234 | #889 |
| 2012 | Boys | 201 | #989 |
| 2011 | Boys | 242 | #869 |
| 2010 | Boys | 258 | #829 |
| 2009 | Boys | 278 | #801 |
| 2008 | Boys | 316 | #731 |
| 2007 | Boys | 347 | #684 |
| 2006 | Boys | 347 | #661 |
| 2005 | Boys | 378 | #599 |
| 2004 | Boys | 409 | #560 |
| 2003 | Boys | 361 | #597 |
| 2002 | Boys | 351 | #593 |
When Was Gilbert Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1930 · Boys
2,119 recorded births
National rank #90
1929 · Boys
2,056 recorded births
National rank #91
1928 · Boys
2,048 recorded births
National rank #96
1931 · Boys
1,993 recorded births
National rank #92
Where Gilbert Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #807 | 5 |
| AZ | #844 | 6 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| CA | #988 | 22 |
| PA | #1,004 | 7 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| TX | #1,039 | 22 |
| OH | #1,267 | 5 |