UK boy's name
Elbert
Noble, bright, and intelligent, with Germanic origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elbert is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Elbert popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2019 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Elbert. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elbert ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Elbert.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elbert as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Elbert mean?
The given name Elbert has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically deriving from the Old English/Anglo-Saxon name Ælfbeorht. This name is composed of two elements: Ælf, meaning "elf" or "supernatural being," and beorht, meaning "bright" or "shining." Thus, the name Elbert initially meant "elf-bright" or "bright elf."
While the name has ancient Germanic roots, it gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various parts of Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 9th century, with Elbert being mentioned as the name of a Frankish nobleman who lived during the reign of Charlemagne.
In the religious realm, the name Elbert appears in several medieval church records and manuscripts, indicating its use among both clergy and laity during this period. However, it is worth noting that the name does not have a direct connection to any specific religious figures or events.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Elbert. One of the earliest was Elbert, Count of Vermandois (c. 920-987), a powerful nobleman and military leader in medieval France. Another prominent figure was Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915), an American writer, philosopher, and artist who founded the Roycroft artisan community.
In the realm of politics, Elbert D. Thomas (1884-1953) was a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Utah. Elbert Lee Trinkle (1876-1939) was the 45th Governor of Virginia, serving from 1922 to 1926.
In the field of science, Elbert Frank Cox (1895-1969) was an American meteorologist and author, known for his pioneering work in the field of cloud physics and weather modification. Additionally, Elbert Leander Little (1856-1909) was an American entomologist and educator, best known for his contributions to the study of insect biology.
While the name Elbert has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has declined in recent times, particularly in comparison to its more modern variations such as Albert or Elbert. Nevertheless, the name continues to carry a rich cultural heritage and a connection to its ancient Germanic roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elbert over time
The chart below shows babies named Elbert registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2019 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elbert, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elbert by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elbert was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3937 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elbert
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Elbert: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elbert in the UK right now?
In 2024, Elbert was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Elbert most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Elbert in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elbert?
Noble, bright, and intelligent, with Germanic origins.
How many people are called Elbert in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Elbert across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.