Hilbert
Hilbert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Hilbert
Root meaning: “battle”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From a Middle English given name of Proto-Germanic origin, from Old English hild (“battle”) + beorht (“bright”) (Proto-Germanic *Hildiberhtaz).
How popular is Hilbert?
Since 1880, 2,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Hilbert. Its highest rank for boys was #656 in 1914. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Hilbert FAQ
What does the name Hilbert mean?
Hilbert traces back to a root meaning "battle". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From a Middle English given name of Proto-Germanic origin, from Old English hild (“battle”) + beorht (“bright”) (Proto-Germanic *Hildiberhtaz).
What is the origin of the name Hilbert?
Hilbert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Hilbert?
Since 1880, 2,020 boys in the U.S. have been named Hilbert. Its highest rank for boys was #656 in 1914. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Hilbert a boy or girl name?
Hilbert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,020 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.