Elbert
A cognate of the more common Albert.
Every Elbert since 1880 — 33,608 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elbert
Elbert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,442 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 33,608 American babies have been named Elbert. Its peak came in 1920, when 793 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elbert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elbert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,442 |
| 2024 | — | — | 11 | #7,392 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 10 | #7,928 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #12,673 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,859 |
| 2019 | — | — | 11 | #7,296 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,125 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,873 |
| 2016 | — | — | 21 | #4,664 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,810 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,085 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,352 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,792 |
| 2011 | — | — | 18 | #5,044 |
| 2010 | — | — | 21 | #4,564 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,632 |
| 2008 | — | — | 22 | #4,440 |
| 2007 | — | — | 28 | #3,720 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,398 |
| 2005 | — | — | 30 | #3,338 |
| 2004 | — | — | 25 | #3,669 |
| 2003 | — | — | 23 | #3,761 |
| 2002 | — | — | 23 | #3,705 |
| 2001 | — | — | 34 | #2,756 |
| 2000 | — | — | 37 | #2,544 |
| 1995 | — | — | 48 | #1,816 |
| 1990 | — | — | 76 | #1,272 |
| 1985 | — | — | 81 | #1,015 |
| 1980 | — | — | 86 | #971 |
| 1975 | — | — | 126 | #742 |
| 1970 | — | — | 161 | #641 |
| 1965 | — | — | 235 | #498 |
| 1960 | — | — | 263 | #488 |
| 1955 | — | — | 345 | #388 |
| 1950 | — | — | 344 | #363 |
| 1945 | — | — | 416 | #294 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,027 | 470 | #253 |
| 1935 | — | — | 547 | #217 |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,904 | 609 | #213 |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,450 | 673 | #208 |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,090 | 786 | #181 |
| 1915 | — | — | 669 | #169 |
| 1910 | — | — | 183 | #166 |
| 1905 | — | — | 132 | #155 |
| 1900 | — | — | 125 | #169 |
| 1895 | — | — | 106 | #145 |
| 1890 | — | — | 89 | #159 |
| 1885 | — | — | 92 | #146 |
| 1880 | — | — | 79 | #166 |
Famous people named Elbert
- Elbert Hubbard Writer · 1856–1915
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elbert mean?
A cognate of the more common Albert.
How popular is the name Elbert in 2025?
Elbert ranked #8,442 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elbert?
33,608 babies have been named Elbert in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elbert most popular?
Elbert peaked in 1920, when 793 newborns received the name.
Is Elbert a boy or girl name?
Elbert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elbert rising or falling?
Elbert is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Elbert?
Well-known people named Elbert include Elbert Hubbard (writer).