Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1916
Dilbert
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Dilbert, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1916–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
18 boys have been named Dilbert since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Dilbert recorded 18 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1928.
- 18 total births
- 1916–1928 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
The verdict
18 boys have been named Dilbert since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1928.
- 18
- total births
- 1916–1928
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Dilbert was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
7 babies were named Dilbert in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Dilbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dilbert splits its recorded history at 1926: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1926 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dilbert at a glance
Last recorded 1928Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Dilbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1928
- Peak year (1928)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Dilbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Dilbert's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Dilbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 12 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dilbert? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 18 babies named Dilbert. The most recent recorded year was 1928. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 7 births.
When was Dilbert most popular? ▼
Dilbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Dilbert been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Dilbert since 1916 -- 13 years through the most recent 1928 data.
What names are similar to Dilbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dillon, Dillan, Dilan, Dillard, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Dilbert
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Dillard Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1928 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dilbert: Baby Name Since 1916 - 18 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dilbert. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dilbert draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.