Gilbert is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #481 in 1997 with 448 recorded births. This places Gilbert in the top 4% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 467 births ranking #467. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 4,208 boys born was named Gilbert. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.