How Many People Are Named Gilberta?

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

Gilberta
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Gilberta, a very rare female name, is held by just 146 people in the US, making up 1 in 2,259,725 Americans. That's a tiny fraction of the population, but it's a classic name that peaked in popularity back in 1917.

~146
Living in US
1 in 2,259,725
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Gilbert
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reserved
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,224
Worldwide Bearers
#38,973
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
8,008
🇦🇴 Angola
2,699
🇧🇷 Brazil
968
🇬🇹 Guatemala
957
🇺🇸 United States
907
🇨🇩 DR Congo
801
🇵🇪 Peru
772
🇮🇹 Italy
630
🇲🇼 Malawi
529
🇧🇪 Belgium
519

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
146 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
19
Would be 30–60 (3%)
540
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 559 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
97

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

📜 Gilberta Through the Generations

Gilberta has been a name through the generations, though its usage has remained stable over time. With only 24 births in 1917 marking its peak, the name has since become quite uncommon. Today, most people named Gilberta are over 60, with 97% falling into this age bracket, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel. The name's global presence is modest, ranking at #38,973 worldwide, with Mexico being the country where it's most common outside the United States.

✨ Similar Names to Gilberta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gilberta's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Gilberta

How Many People Have the Name Gilberta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Gilberta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,259,725 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gilberta a Common or Rare Name?

Gilberta 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 Gilberta Mean?

Gilberta means "creative variant of Gilbert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gilberta Most Popular?

The name Gilberta reached peak popularity in 1917, with 24 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 Gilberta?

Approximately 146 people named Gilberta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 559. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,259,725 Americans.

Is Gilberta a rare name?

Gilberta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,259,725 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gilberta mean?

Gilberta means "creative variant of Gilbert" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Gilberta more male or female?

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

When was Gilberta most popular?

Gilberta peaked in 1917 with 24 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 US146
All-Time Births559
1 in X1 in 2,259,725
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1917
World Rank#38,973
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.