Colbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOL-burt / /ˈkoʊlbərt/French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'noble'; Latin: 'from the coal town'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Colbert has French origins, often associated with nobility. It gained prominence through figures like Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a French statesman in the 17th century. The name is also linked to Latin roots, suggesting a geographical connection to coal mining. Colbert remains a relatively uncommon name in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Colbert has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively rare.
Similar Names
Variants
- Colber
- Colburt
International Variants
- Colbert (French)
Famous people named Colbert
Colbert King was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Fictional characters named Colbert
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Colbert was first seen in the United States in 1886. Colbert has ranked as high as #843 nationally, which occurred in 1931, and has been most popular in Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Colbert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Colbert (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 19 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 11 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |