Gender: Male
Gilbert Arthur Briggs, commonly referred to as "G. A. Briggs", founded Wharfedale Wireless Works in Yorkshire, England, in 1932, and was a leading figure in the early development of high fidelity loudspeakers introducing such basics as the two-way loudspeaker and the ceramic magnet, as well as writing some famous books on audio and loudspeakers. Britain was at the forefront of developments in radio, audio and television, and Wharfedale is still known as a leading manufacturer of high quality loudspeakers, although the company was sold in 1958 to The Rank Group and in the early 1990s to Verity Group PLC.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 1, 2024
On the name Gilbert Briggs, Gilbert means Illustrious Pledge, Trusted, Shining Pledge, Bright Promise, Bright Oath. Briggs means From the Village Near a Bridge, Diminutive of Brigham.
The name Gilbert Briggs is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gilbert is commonly found in France, United States of America, South Africa, and 86 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Gilbert is recorded 33,705 times globally, ranking it as the 1,958th most common name worldwide.
Gilbert is most prevalent in France, with 9,599 occurrences, making it the 362th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Gilbert is found among 1 in every 136 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #362 | 1 : 136 |
| United States of America | #756 | 1 : 272 |
| South Africa | #1,093 | 1 : 1,181 |
| Cameroon | #154 | 1 : 271 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,183 | 1 : 2,054 |
| Belgium | #525 | 1 : 249 |
| Malaysia | #1,649 | 1 : 2,461 |
| Nigeria | #1,453 | 1 : 1,475 |
| Colombia | #2,239 | 1 : 1,987 |
| Peru | #1,362 | 1 : 1,555 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gilbert from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gilbert Arthur Briggs, commonly referred to as "G. A. Briggs", founded Wharfedale Wireless Works in Yorkshire, England, in 1932, and was a leading figure in the early development of high fidelity loudspeakers introducing such basics as the two-way loudspeaker and the ceramic magnet, as well as writing some famous books on audio and loudspeakers. Britain was at the forefront of developments in radio, audio and television, and Wharfedale is still known as a leading manufacturer of high quality loudspeakers, although the company was sold in 1958 to The Rank Group and in the early 1990s to Verity Group PLC.
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