Total births
356
Boys' name · since 1912
Milbert
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 356 babies named Milbert, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 356
- total births
- 1912–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
356 boys have been named Milbert since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Milbert has 356 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1965.
- 356 total births
- 1912–1965 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
356 boys have been named Milbert since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1965.
- 356
- total births
- 1912–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Milbert was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
23 babies were named Milbert in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Milbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Milbert splits its recorded history at 1931: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1934 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Milbert at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Milbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1965
- Peak year (1924)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Milbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Milbert's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Milbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
70 births
- 1920s
1920s
157 births
- 1930s 54
1930s
54 births
- 1940s 42
1940s
42 births
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 157 births (44% of all-time use).
Milbert by state
Where Milbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Dakota | | 68 | 19.1% |
| #2 | North Dakota | | 6 | 1.7% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.4% |
South Dakota share of Milbert's total US births 19.1%
Even split
68 of 356 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milbert? ▼
Milbert has been given to 356 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1965. 23 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Milbert most popular? ▼
Milbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Milbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milbert are South Dakota (68 births), North Dakota (6 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Milbert been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Milbert since 1912 -- 54 years through the most recent 1965 data.
What names are similar to Milbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Miles, Milton, Milo, Milan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Milbert's data
- Milbert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Dakota records the most Milberts (68 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Dakota 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 Milbert
Nearby Names Like Milbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milbert
Miles Boy
#37 122,868 births
Milton Boy
#1426 117,936 births
Milo Boy
#120 43,847 births
Milan Boy
#231 18,608 births
Millard Boy
16,743 births
Compare Milbert side by side: Milbert vs Miles Milbert vs Milton Milbert vs Milo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1912–1965 (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. "Milbert: Baby Name Since 1912 - 356 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milbert. 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 Milbert 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.