How Many People Are Named Elbert?

Complete statistics for the name Elbert: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elbert
Very Rare
English

Elbert is a very rare male name, with only 10,029 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 32,904 Americans. It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity way back in 1920 with 793 births, and now it's declining.

~3,066
Living in US
1 in 108,105
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,029
Worldwide Bearers
#22,431
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
161
🇲🇾 Malaysia
132
🇨🇦 Canada
129
🇻🇪 Venezuela
126
🇦🇺 Australia
125
🇮🇳 India
117
🇪🇨 Ecuador
90
🇷🇺 Russia
52
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
49
🇯🇲 Jamaica
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
9,998 (100%)
♀ Female
31 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
547
Would be under 30 (2%)
3,280
Would be 30–60 (10%)
29,692
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 33,519 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
0
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elbert Through the Generations

Elbert has been around for generations, but its usage has definitely seen better days. With 33,519 total births recorded since the beginning, it's clear that Elbert was once a popular choice, especially considering its peak year of 1920 when 793 babies were named Elbert. Today, the name is mostly associated with older generations, with 89% of those named Elbert being over 60 years old, indicating a significant shift away from its former glory.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,801
North Carolina 2,562
Alabama 2,214
Mississippi 1,727
Kentucky 1,645
Georgia 1,603
Tennessee 1,598
Arkansas 1,312
Virginia 1,184
Louisiana 1,019

✨ Similar Names to Elbert

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elbert's English roots

📄 About the Name Elbert

How Many People Have the Name Elbert?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,066 people in the United States currently share the name Elbert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 108,105 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elbert a Common or Rare Name?

Elbert is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elbert in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Elbert Most Popular?

The name Elbert reached peak popularity in 1920, with 793 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elbert?

Approximately 3,066 people named Elbert live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,066. That works out to roughly 1 in 108,105 Americans.

Is Elbert a rare name?

Elbert is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 108,105 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elbert mean?

The meaning and origin of Elbert are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Elbert more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Elbert are male and 0% are female.

When was Elbert most popular?

Elbert peaked in 1920 with 793 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,066
All-Time Births3,066
1 in X1 in 108,105
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1920
World Rank#22,431
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.