Compare two names
Elbert and Herman side by side: Elbert peaked in 1920 and Herman in 1921; in 2025 they were given to 9 and 58 babies.
Elbert and Herman, year by year
Girls and boys together; Elbert solid, Herman dashed.
| Elbert | Herman | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 9 | 58 |
| Rank 2025 | #8,438 among boys’ names | #2,368 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 33,608 | 136,772 |
| Peak year | 1920 | 1921 |
| Girls | 0.3% | 1% |
| Alive, estimated | 9,540 | 37,000 |
| Median age | 67 | 67 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.