Elbert
Elbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and bright.
Origin and history
Elbert is a Germanic name derived from Adalbert, combining roots meaning noble and bright. It was widely used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, but has since become quite rare. Today it carries a classic, vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
33,511 babies in the United States have been named Elbert since 1880. It ranks #637 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1885.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- NC (9.5 %)
- AL (8.2 %)
- MS (6.4 %)
- KY (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 905 |
| 1890-1900 | 910 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,131 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,990 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,076 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,217 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,451 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,507 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,246 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,338 |
| 1980-1990 | 791 |
| 1990-2000 | 491 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 157 |
| 2020-2029 | 42 |
Famous people named Elbert
- Elbert Hubbard: Writer, Publisher
- Elbert Dubenion: Athlete, American football player
Nicknames
Bert, Elbie
Fun facts
- Elbert evolved as a Dutch and Low German variant of Adalbert, closely related to Albert.
- The name was most popular in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.