Wilbert

Wilbert 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 19 boys in the United States.

Wilbert at a glance

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

About the name Wilbert

Wilbert 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, Wilbert first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #160 in 1920, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 39,995 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wilbert in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#160 in 1920
Peak year
1922
Babies named Wilbert in 2024
19
Total since 1880
39,995

Wilbert in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2015
Best rank
#2301 in 2021
Babies named Wilbert in 2025
4
Total since 1996
42

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wilbert mean?

The meaning of Wilbert 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 Wilbert a boy or girl name?

Wilbert is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wilbert?

Wilbert comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wilbert?

Wilbert first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #160 in 1920, and 19 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.