Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Philbert

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

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#1,611 (1955)

Total Babies

797

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

2015

Last Year

1955

Peak Year

#1611

Peak Rank

797

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Philbert

Philbert first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 23 Philberts were born — ranking #1,611 that year. As of 2026, Philbert ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 797 Philberts 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 Philbert

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

Filbert
Filberts
Philibert
Felber
Fulbright
Philpott
Philpot
Fullbright
Faubert
Gilbert
Wilbert
Hilbert

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Philbert

What does the name Philbert mean?

Philbert is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Philbert in 2026?

In 2026, Philbert ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Philbert most popular?

Philbert reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #1,611 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Philbert most popular?

Philbert has historically been most popular in Arizona, New Mexico, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Philbert.

Is Philbert a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Philbert?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Philbert include Ruperto, Armen, Cai. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Philbert

Philbert is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 797 births in the dataset. Philbert's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #1,611. Use the chart and map above to compare Philbert'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.