NAME PROFILE
Elbert
Elbert is a Germanic name meaning 'noble and bright.' it carries a sense of moral courage and steady purpose, suggesting a person who is principled and visionary.
Key Stats
| Total births | 33,608 |
| Gender | Male (80% / 20%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%TX — 22%MS — 19%IL — 18%NC — 18%
Notable People
Elbert Hubbard (Author/Philosopher) · Elbert Frank Cox (Mathematician) · Elbert Guillory (Politician) · Elbert West (Musician) · Elbert Thomas (Politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Bert
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