How Many People Are Named Filbert?

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

Filbert
Very Rare
Old French

Filbert means 'hazel nut' and has origins in Old French; very rare indeed, with just 1 in 1,607,871 Americans sharing this unique moniker. The majority of people named Filbert are over 60, making it a name that's deeply rooted in older generations.

~941
Living in US
1 in 352,231
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hazel nut
🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Wise Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,010
Worldwide Bearers
#30,199
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
17,151
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,787
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,681
🇵🇭 Philippines
793
🇨🇲 Cameroon
560
🇺🇸 United States
487
🇧🇯 Benin
364
🇮🇩 Indonesia
253
🇬🇳 Guinea
172
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
90

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
205 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
70
Would be 30–60 (15%)
376
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 452 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: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
98

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

📜 Filbert Through the Generations

Filbert's journey through the generations shows a steady presence without dramatic peaks or declines. Born in 1959, the name reached its highest popularity with 14 births that year, but it never caught fire like some other names did. Today, there are 205 people named Filbert living in the United States, with most of them being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades, cherished by those who carry it, but not widely adopted by younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Colorado 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Filbert

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Filbert's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Filbert

How Many People Have the Name Filbert?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 941 people in the United States currently share the name Filbert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 352,231 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Filbert a Common or Rare Name?

Filbert 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.

What Does the Name Filbert Mean?

Filbert means "hazel nut" and comes from Old French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Filbert Most Popular?

The name Filbert reached peak popularity in 1959, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Filbert?

Approximately 941 people named Filbert live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 941. That works out to roughly 1 in 352,231 Americans.

Is Filbert a rare name?

Filbert is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 352,231 Americans has this name.

What does the name Filbert mean?

Filbert means "hazel nut" and comes from Old French origins.

Is Filbert more male or female?

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

When was Filbert most popular?

Filbert peaked in 1959 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US941
All-Time Births941
1 in X1 in 352,231
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1959
World Rank#30,199
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.