Gilbert
A boys’ name of Germanic origin, meaning bright pledge; illustrious hostage.
Babies a year
194
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#2014
12 babies
How Gilbert has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #985 |
| 2016 | #964 |
In 2025, 12 babies in England and Wales were named Gilbert. In the US, 194 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 2,117 in 1930.
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