Lilbert
Diminutive form of Lilius, a flower name related to the word lily.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Lilbert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lilbert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lilbert births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lilbert. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lilbert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,622
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Lilbert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lilbert from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lilbert by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lilbert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lilbert
Lilbert is a given name with origins shrouded in mystery and obscurity. It is believed to have emerged from the ancient Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "lil," meaning "little" or "small," and "bert," a common suffix used in Germanic names that translates to "bright" or "illustrious."
The earliest known record of the name Lilbert dates back to the 8th century, when it appears in the chronicles of the Frankish Kingdom. It is mentioned in connection with a minor noble named Lilbert of Austrasia, who played a role in the political intrigues of the Merovingian dynasty.
In the Middle Ages, the name Lilbert gained some prominence among the nobility and clergy of various European regions. One notable figure was Lilbert of Gembloux, a Benedictine monk and hagiographer who lived in the 11th century. He is best known for his work "Life of St. Guibert," which documented the life of a revered local saint.
During the Renaissance period, the name Lilbert gained recognition through the works of the Dutch humanist and philosopher Lilbert Erasmus (1466-1536). Although his given name was Desiderius, he adopted the moniker Lilbert, possibly as a nod to his Germanic heritage. Erasmus was a renowned scholar and one of the most influential thinkers of his time.
In the 18th century, the name Lilbert resurfaced in the annals of French history with Lilbert Danton (1759-1794), a prominent figure during the French Revolution. Danton was a fiery orator and a leading member of the Jacobin Club, known for his role in the establishment of the First French Republic.
Another notable figure bearing the name Lilbert was the German composer and pianist Lilbert Humperdinck (1854-1921). He is best remembered for his opera "Hansel and Gretel," which remains a beloved classic in the operatic repertoire.
Despite its rich historical lineage, the name Lilbert has remained relatively rare throughout the centuries. Its obscurity and unique sound have contributed to its enduring intrigue and charm, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name steeped in antiquity and tradition.
People
Lilbert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lilbert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lilbert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lilbert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lilbert going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Lilbert a common name?
We classify Lilbert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lilbert most popular?
The single biggest year for Lilbert was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lilbert is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lilbert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lilbert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lilbert in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lilbert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lilbert in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lilbert can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Lilbert?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.