Elbert
Pronunciation: [ EHLB-ert ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Elbert first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 8,822 babies have been named Elbert in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Elbert is past its peak , currently ranked #7,535 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,535
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Elbert
Elbert is a boy name .
Is Elbert a boy or girl name? Elbert is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,535 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,742. Elbert is more commonly used as a boy name.
Elbert is currently ranked #7,535 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elbert include Elb, Elbe, Elbey, Elbeie, Ely, Elie, and Elbkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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