Wilbert

Wilbert - A very unique male name

Wilbert appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #187. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Wilbert and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Wilbert? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Wilbert. The baby boy name Wilbert was given to 5 baby boys in 2024, ranking #4334 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 295,303 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wilbert peaked in popularity 106 years ago in 1920 on position 160.

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Wilbert is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wilbert is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,793 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,793.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Wilbert is where you live.

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Wilbert origin and meaning

Germanic — variant form

A form blending Will- names with Albert / Willibald ('will' + 'bold'); the exact formation is not documented

Wilbert is a German-American formation of the Will and -bert families, peaking in 1922 and totalling 34,997 births. It last ranked in 2020, with no 2025 row.

Origin uncertain

Wilbert is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Wilbert, pop culture references for the name Wilbert and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Wilbert

We've found the following names that sound similar to Wilbert, sorted by popularity.

Wilbur / Wilfred / Wilfredo / Wilburn / Wilford / Wilber / Wilfrid / Welford / Wilfrido / Wilberto /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Wilbert

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Wilbert a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Wilbert?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WIL-burt · /ˈwɪlbərt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Wilber — A simplified variant
• Albert — The name it most resembles

Nicknames: WillBert

Famous bearers

• Wilbert Robinson — Hall of Fame baseball catcher and manager (1863–1934) Historical

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

A earnest 1920s blend-name, now found almost only in obituaries and family Bibles.

Worth knowing

• Wilbur, the Wright brother's name, is a different and better-known string