Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Hulbert

Name: Popularity of the name Hulbert in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Hulbert, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#2,732 (1917)

Total Babies

128

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1911

First Year

1948

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2732

Peak Rank

128

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Hulbert

The earliest SSA record of Hulbert as a baby boy name dates back to 1911, when 5 babies received it. 1917 was its biggest year on record, with 9 newborns named Hulbert — #2,732 in the national rankings. The 1910s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 39% of all recorded Hulberts. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1948 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 128 Hulberts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Hulbert

Phonetically similar names — useful when Hulbert is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Hilbert
Helbert
Halbert
Holbert
Halberd
Halpert
Hubbert
Hurlburt
Wilbert
Culbert
Hibbert
Hebert

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hulbert

What does the name Hulbert mean?

Hulbert is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1911. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Hulbert in 2026?

In 2026, Hulbert ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Hulbert most popular?

Hulbert reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,732 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Hulbert a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Hulbert is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Hulbert?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Hulbert include English, Percie, Rosser. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Hulbert

Hulbert is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1911 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Hulbert's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,732. Use the chart and map above to compare Hulbert's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.