Total births
128
Boys' name · since 1911
Hulbert
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 128 babies named Hulbert, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 128
- total births
- 1911–1948
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Hulbert sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 128 recorded since 1911.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hulbert has been recorded 128 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1910s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1948.
- 128 total births
- 1911–1948 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
128 boys have been named Hulbert since 1911, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1948.
- 128
- total births
- 1911–1948
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Hulbert was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
9 babies were named Hulbert in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Hulbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hulbert splits its recorded history at 1926: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1911 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1917 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hulbert at a glance
Last recorded 1948Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Hulbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1948
- Peak year (1917)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Hulbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Hulbert's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Hulbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
37 births
- 1930s
1930s
24 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 50 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hulbert? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 128 babies named Hulbert. The most recent recorded year was 1948. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 9 births.
When was Hulbert most popular? ▼
Hulbert was most popular in the 1910s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
How long has the name Hulbert been used? ▼
Hulbert has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 38 years of data through 1948.
What names are similar to Hulbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hulon, Hulen, Hulan, Hulet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hulbert's data
- Hulbert's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 1940s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Hulbert
Nearby Names Like Hulbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hulbert
Hulon Boy
1,125 births
Hulen Boy
469 births
Hulan Boy
178 births
Hulet Boy
65 births
Hulett Boy
48 births
Compare Hulbert side by side: Hulbert vs Hulon Hulbert vs Hulen Hulbert vs Hulan
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1911–1948 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hulbert: Baby Name Since 1911 - 128 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hulbert. 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 Hulbert 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.