Total births
792
Boys' name · since 1881
Tolbert
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 792 babies named Tolbert, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 792
- total births
- 1881–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Tolbert sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 792 recorded since 1881.
Social Security Administration records show Tolbert recorded 792 times among boys since 1881, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1881 to 1987.
- 792 total births
- 1881–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
792 boys have been named Tolbert since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 792
- total births
- 1881–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Tolbert was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
25 babies were named Tolbert in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Tolbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tolbert splits its recorded history at 1938: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1887 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tolbert at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Tolbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–1987
- Peak year (1922)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Tolbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Tolbert's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Tolbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 27
1880s
27 births
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
135 births
- 1920s
1920s
172 births
- 1930s
1930s
103 births
- 1940s
1940s
113 births
- 1950s
1950s
100 births
- 1960s 59
1960s
59 births
- 1970s 46
1970s
46 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 172 births (22% of all-time use).
How Tolbert 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 Tolbert's total volume
Tolbert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Tolbert by state
Where Tolbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 22 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Tolbert's total US births 2.8%
Even split
22 of 792 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tolbert? ▼
792 babies have been named Tolbert since 1881. It was last recorded in 1987. The peak year was 1922 with 25 births.
When was Tolbert most popular? ▼
Tolbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Tolbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tolbert are Texas (22 births), Alabama (10 births), Kentucky (10 births).
How long has the name Tolbert been used? ▼
Tolbert has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 107 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Tolbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tollie, Toluwani, Toluwanimi, Toliver, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tolbert's data
- Tolbert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (172 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Tolberts (22 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Tolbert
Nearby Names Like Tolbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tolbert
Tollie Boy
566 births
Toluwani Boy
#11713 79 births
Toluwanimi Boy
67 births
Toliver Boy
#12538 46 births
Tolan Boy
44 births
Compare Tolbert side by side: Tolbert vs Tollie Tolbert vs Toluwani Tolbert vs Toluwanimi
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, 1881–1987 (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. "Tolbert: Baby Name Since 1881 - 792 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tolbert. 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 Tolbert 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.