Egbert Boy

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EG-burt //ˈɛɡbərt//

Origin: Old English; Germanic

Meaning: Old English: bright edge; Germanic: shining sword

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Egbert has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "ecg," meaning "sword," and "berht," meaning "bright" or "famous." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "bright sword" or "famous warrior." The name was recorded in various forms throughout history, including as "Ecgbriht" in Old English texts, which later evolved into the modern form we recognize today. The transition into Middle English saw the name take on variations such as "Egbert," which solidified in usage by the 9th century.

A significant historical milestone associated with the name Egbert is its connection to Egbert of Wessex, who reigned as king from 802 to 839. He is notable for unifying several kingdoms in what would later become England, establishing a foundation for the future English monarchy.

His reign marked a pivotal moment in the consolidation of power in the region, and he is often regarded as the first king of England. Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and genealogies, further embedding it in the cultural and historical narrative of early medieval England.

Culturally, the name Egbert has been associated with nobility and leadership, reflecting the qualities of strength and brightness inherent in its etymology. The name has also been borne by various saints and figures throughout history, contributing to its resonance in Christian traditions.

The diminutive form "Bert" has emerged in various contexts, although it is less frequently used in historical records. Overall, Egbert encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and historical significance, representing a lineage of leadership and valor in early English history.

Famous people named Egbert

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Egbert of Wessex is a king best known for uniting much of England and establishing the foundations of the English monarchy.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Egbert, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Egbert. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Egbert was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Egbert has ranked as high as #2061 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Arkansas.

In the past 5 years the name Egbert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Egbert is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Egbert was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Egbert.

Year Total Births Boy
2017 9 9
2016 5 5
2012 5 5
1995 7 7
1989 5 5
1987 5 5
1983 5 5
1981 6 6
1980 5 5
1979 10 10
1976 7 7
1972 8 8
1971 7 7
1969 9 9
1967 8 8
1965 6 6
1964 11 11
1963 9 9
1962 10 10
1961 7 7
1960 11 11
1959 7 7
1958 9 9
1957 6 6
1955 10 10
1954 6 6
1953 10 10
1952 7 7
1951 10 10
1950 14 14
1949 10 10
1948 13 13
1947 9 9
1946 9 9
1945 7 7
1944 10 10
1943 12 12
1942 11 11
1941 9 9
1940 11 11
1939 7 7
1938 16 16
1937 5 5
1936 14 14
1935 13 13
1934 26 26
1933 12 12
1932 13 13
1931 17 17
1930 23 23
1929 18 18
1928 24 24
1927 34 34
1926 24 24
1925 26 26
1924 33 33
1923 23 23
1922 41 41
1921 47 47
1920 39 39
1919 37 37
1918 44 44
1917 40 40
1916 27 27
1915 36 36
1914 26 26
1913 26 26
1912 11 11
1911 9 9
1910 7 7
1909 12 12
1908 6 6
1907 9 9
1905 5 5
1904 6 6
1899 5 5
1898 7 7
1897 6 6
1896 5 5
1895 11 11
1894 9 9
1892 5 5
1890 5 5
1889 10 10
1888 8 8
1887 9 9
1886 8 8
1885 8 8
1884 7 7
1883 8 8
1882 7 7
1881 7 7
1880 15 15

Top States for Egbert (1928)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 5
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