Total births
150
Boys' name · since 1913
Engelbert
Engelbert has 150 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 150
- total births
- 1913–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
150 boys have been named Engelbert since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Engelbert has been recorded 150 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1995.
- 150 total births
- 1913–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
150 boys have been named Engelbert since 1913, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 150
- total births
- 1913–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Engelbert was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
15 babies were named Engelbert in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Engelbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Engelbert splits its recorded history at 1971: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1913 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Engelbert at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Engelbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1995
- Peak year (1970)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Engelbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Engelbert's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Engelbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s 15
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 12
1930s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
80 births
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 80 births (53% of all-time use).
Engelbert by state
Where Engelbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 6.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 7 | 4.7% |
California share of Engelbert's total US births 6.7%
Even split
10 of 150 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Engelbert? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 150 babies named Engelbert. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 15 births.
When was Engelbert most popular? ▼
Engelbert was most popular in the 1970s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Engelbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Engelbert are California (10 births), New York (7 births).
How long has the name Engelbert been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Engelbert since 1913 -- 83 years through the most recent 1995 data.
What names are similar to Engelbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include English, England, Engel, Eng, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Engelbert's data
- Engelbert's decade-level peak was the 1970s (80 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Engelberts (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Engelbert
Nearby Names Like Engelbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Engelbert
English Boy
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England Boy
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Engel Boy
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Eng Boy
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Engelberto Boy
5 births
Compare Engelbert side by side: Engelbert vs English Engelbert vs England Engelbert vs Engel
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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, 1913–1995 (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. "Engelbert: Baby Name Since 1913 - 150 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/engelbert. 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 Engelbert 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.