Holding steady.
Popularity of Hilbert since 1900
Babies named Hilbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hilbert's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 55 |
| 1910s | 489 |
| 1920s | 610 |
| 1930s | 319 |
| 1940s | 221 |
| 1950s | 144 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 43 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hilbert is a German name that combines 'hild' (battle) and 'beraht' (bright, famous), meaning 'bright battle.' It is a variant of Hildebert, a name used among medieval German and Frankish nobility. In the United States, Hilbert saw its peak popularity in 1914, but it has since fallen out of common use. The name has been stable in rarity over recent decades, appearing on the Social Security list only sporadically. Hilbert has no strong association with any U.S. state. As a relic of early 20th-century naming trends, it offers a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with a scholarly or historical feel, perhaps evoking the mathematician David Hilbert, though its bearer connections remain minimal in mainstream culture.
Hilbert derives from the Germanic elements 'hild' (battle) and 'beraht' (bright, famous). It is a variant of Hildebert, a name borne by several medieval nobles. The name has seen limited use in English-speaking countries, with a modest peak in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hil, Bert
Variants: Hildebert, Hildbert
Sibling names for Hilbert
Names that share Hilbert's style, for a brother or sister.
