Elbert

Elbert is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 boys in the United States.

Elbert at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elbert

Elbert belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elbert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #134 in 1883, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 33,501 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elbert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#134 in 1883
Peak year
1920
Babies named Elbert in 2024
11
Total since 1880
33,501

Elbert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2019
Best rank
#3937 in 2019
Babies named Elbert in 2024
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elbert mean?

The meaning of Elbert is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elbert a boy or girl name?

Elbert is a boy name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elbert?

Elbert comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elbert?

Elbert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #134 in 1883, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.