Total births
196
Girls' name · since 1912
Gilberte
196 babies named Gilberte in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 196
- total births
- 1912–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Gilberte is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 196 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Gilberte recorded 196 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1912 to 1934.
- 196 total births
- 1912–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
196 girls have been named Gilberte since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 196
- total births
- 1912–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Gilberte was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
16 babies were named Gilberte in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Gilberte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gilberte's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gilberte at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Gilberte popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1934
- Peak year (1921)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Gilberte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gilberte's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Gilberte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
102 births
- 1930s 33
1930s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 102 births (52% of all-time use).
Gilberte by state
Where Gilberte concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine | | 32 | 16.3% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 2.6% |
| #3 | New Hampshire | | 5 | 2.6% |
Maine share of Gilberte's total US births 16.3%
Even split
32 of 196 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gilberte? ▼
196 babies have been named Gilberte since 1912. It was last recorded in 1934. The peak year was 1921 with 16 births.
When was Gilberte most popular? ▼
Gilberte was most popular in the 1920s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Gilberte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gilberte are Maine (32 births), Massachusetts (5 births), New Hampshire (5 births).
How long has the name Gilberte been used? ▼
Gilberte has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 23 years of data through 1934.
What names are similar to Gilberte? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gillian, Gilda, Gilbert, Gila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gilberte's data
- Gilberte's decade-level peak was the 1920s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maine records the most Gilbertes (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maine 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 Gilberte
Nearby Names Like Gilberte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gilberte
Gillian Girl
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Gilda Girl
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Gilbert Girl
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Gila Girl
#10365 640 births
Gilberta Girl
559 births
Compare Gilberte side by side: Gilberte vs Gillian Gilberte vs Gilda Gilberte vs Gilbert
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1934 (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. "Gilberte: Baby Name Since 1912 - 196 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gilberte. 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 Gilberte 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 July 2026.