Delbert
Delbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and bright, derived from elements meaning noble (adal) and bright (berht).
Origin and history
Delbert is a masculine given name derived from Old English and Old German roots meaning bright or noble. It was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has since become rare. Today it is viewed as a classic, vintage name with traditional American heritage.
Popularity in the United States
46,930 babies in the United States have been named Delbert since 1880. It ranks #530 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1827.
States where it is most popular
- OH (7.3 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- MO (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 383 |
| 1890-1900 | 387 |
| 1900-1910 | 674 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,257 |
| 1920-1930 | 9,678 |
| 1930-1940 | 9,167 |
| 1940-1950 | 7,243 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,004 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,910 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,935 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,082 |
| 1990-2000 | 593 |
| 2000-2010 | 318 |
| 2010-2019 | 199 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Delbert
- Delbert McClinton: Singer, Songwriter
- Delbert Mann: Director, Producer
- Delbert Hosemann: Politician, Lawyer
Nicknames
Del, Bert
Fun facts
- Delbert reached its highest popularity in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s.
- The name is closely related to other traditional Germanic names ending in -bert, such as Albert and Robert.