Wilbert
Wilbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright desire, bright will, or famous will.
Origin and history
Wilbert is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning desire or will and bright. It was moderately popular in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century but has become uncommon in recent decades. Today, it carries a vintage, classic charm.
Popularity in the United States
40,015 babies in the United States have been named Wilbert since 1880. It ranks #574 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1801.
States where it is most popular
- LA (12 %)
- NC (9.6 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- PA (6.8 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 256 |
| 1890-1900 | 359 |
| 1900-1910 | 722 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,275 |
| 1920-1930 | 8,113 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,164 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,809 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,147 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,174 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,811 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,280 |
| 1990-2000 | 824 |
| 2000-2010 | 610 |
| 2010-2019 | 345 |
| 2020-2029 | 126 |
Famous people named Wilbert
- Wilbert Awdry: Author, Cleric
- Wilbert Harrison: Musician, Singer
- Wilbert Montgomery: Athlete, Coach
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bert
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old High German elements 'wil' (will or desire) and 'beraht' (bright or famous).
- Wilbert peaked in U.S. popularity during the 1920s before gradually declining in frequency.