Holding steady.
Popularity of Gilberte since 1912
Babies named Gilberte per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gilberte's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 61 |
| 1920s | 102 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gilberte is a French feminine given name that has not been recorded in recent U.S. data as of 2025, with no births reported that year. Its peak popularity in the United States occurred in 1914, reflecting a broader pattern of French names entering English-speaking countries in the early 1900s. The name first appeared in American records in 1912, during a period when names ending in '-berte' were fashionable. Since then, its usage has remained stable at extremely low levels, and it is now very rare among newborns. Though no top states have been associated with Gilberte, the name carries a distinctly French character and may appeal to families seeking a heritage name from that tradition.
Gilberte is the French feminine form of Gilbert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'gisil' (pledge, hostage) and 'beraht' (bright). Used in France since the Middle Ages, it peaked in the early 20th century and has since declined in common use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gigi, Bertie, Gil
Sibling names for Gilberte
Names that share Gilberte's style, for a brother or sister.
