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Summary

The name Gilbert has its roots in Old German, originating from the elements meaning 'pledge' and 'bright.' It evolved from Giselberht in Old High German to its current form in Modern English. The name carries connotations of brightness and trustworthiness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained prominence in England post-Norman Conquest and continues to be seen as a strong, traditional choice.

The name Gilbert is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the West 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, Gilbert has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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 female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gilbert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 102nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 112th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 160th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 229th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 341st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 636th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1088th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2944th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2918th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4373rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5999th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13939th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Gilbert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.