Total births
931
Boys' name · since 1908
Thelbert
931 babies named Thelbert in U.S. Social Security records since 1908, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 931
- total births
- 1908–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Thelbert is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 931 have been recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thelbert has been recorded 931 times among boys since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1985.
- 931 total births
- 1908–1985 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
931 boys have been named Thelbert since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1985.
- 931
- total births
- 1908–1985
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Thelbert was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
32 babies were named Thelbert in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Thelbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Thelbert's full recorded timeline at 1939, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1908, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 32 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Thelbert at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Thelbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1985
- Peak year (1921)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Thelbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Thelbert's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Thelbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
153 births
- 1920s
1920s
230 births
- 1930s
1930s
216 births
- 1940s
1940s
157 births
- 1950s 91
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 17
1980s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 230 births (25% of all-time use).
How Thelbert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Thelbert's total volume
Thelbert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Thelbert by state
Where Thelbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 63 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 22 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
North Carolina share of Thelbert's total US births 6.8%
Even split
63 of 931 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thelbert? ▼
931 babies have been named Thelbert since 1908. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1921 with 32 births.
When was Thelbert most popular? ▼
Thelbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Thelbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Thelbert are North Carolina (63 births), Texas (22 births), Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Thelbert been used? ▼
Records for Thelbert go back to 1908, giving 78 years of history through 1985.
What names are similar to Thelbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Theodore, Theo, Theron, Theadore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Thelbert's data
- Thelbert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (230 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Thelberts (63 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Thelbert
Nearby Names Like Thelbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thelbert
Theodore Boy
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Theo Boy
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Theron Boy
#2837 12,960 births
Theadore Boy
#9912 4,005 births
Theophilus Boy
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Compare Thelbert side by side: Thelbert vs Theodore Thelbert vs Theo Thelbert vs Theron
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, 1908–1985 (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. "Thelbert: Baby Name Since 1908 - 931 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thelbert. 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 Thelbert 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.