Elbert Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elbert is an Old High German name meaning 'noble and bright'. It evolved from 'Adalberht' to 'Albert' and finally to 'Elbert'. The name is associated with traits of nobility and brightness, and it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century due to royal influence.
The name Elbert is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elbert has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Elbert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 185th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 243rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 404th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 667th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1285th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7060th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5657th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6012th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 18004th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Elbert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elbert"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlbərt/
Origin
Old High German
Etymology
The name Elbert is derived from the Old High German name 'Adalberht', which is composed of the elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.
Meaning
noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalberht, Albert, Elbert
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, largely due to the influence of the name Albert, especially after Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha became consort to Queen Victoria.
Variants & Derivatives
Albert, Al, Albie
Modern Popularity & Image
Elbert is viewed as a traditional and somewhat vintage name, often associated with strength and nobility.
Famous People
Elbert Hubbard, an American writer and philosopher, Elbert Hayes, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elbert"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elbert"
"Elbert" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 185th of 7545 | 11,815 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 243rd of 6773 | 9,248 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 404th of 7552 | 6,442 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 667th of 10718 | 2,411 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1285th of 16616 | 1,098 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3652nd of 24088 | 411 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7060th of 23106 | 136 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5657th of 9107 | 36 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6012th of 9204 | 31 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8771st of 12526 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 18004th of 19264 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Elbert" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
18.57% 263rd/1416 |
28.43% 392nd/1379 |
4.95% 117th/2366 |
22.42% 256th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.47% 332nd/1546 |
31.68% 493rd/1556 |
7.14% 168th/2353 |
27.99% 433rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.37% 476th/2227 |
28.68% 697th/2430 |
10.48% 299th/2853 |
23.28% 646th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
23.46% 689th/2937 |
24.29% 846th/3483 |
15.09% 531st/3518 |
21.76% 880th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
38.59% 1422nd/3685 |
47.62% 2131st/4475 |
22.10% 1148th/5194 |
21.47% 1356th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
47.61% 3482nd/7313 |
45.34% 3384th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elbert" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Elbert"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elbert" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.