girl's name
Gilberta
gil-BUR-tuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 569
Gilberta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 24 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1897.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gilberta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 110 |
| 1920s | 169 |
| 1930s | 101 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 12 |
How Popular Is Gilberta?
In 1976, Gilberta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Gilberta Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gilberta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gilberta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gilberta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gilberta
- English gil-BUR-tuh
Sibling Names for Gilberta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gilberta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gilberta
How popular is the name Gilberta?
In 1976, Gilberta was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gilberta a girl's or a boy's name?
Gilberta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gilberta?
Gilberta has 3 syllables.
When was Gilberta most popular?
Gilberta peaked in 1917, when 24 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.