Hubert Boy

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationHYOO-burt / /ˈhjuːbərt/

German; French

Meaning

German: bright heart; French: intelligent

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Hubert has roots in the Germanic elements 'hug' meaning heart or mind and 'beraht' meaning bright. It became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in France and Germany. Saint Hubert of Belgium, a 7th-century bishop, is a notable historical figure associated with the name, often regarded as the patron saint of hunters. The name has seen various forms and adaptations across different cultures over the centuries.

Trend Summary

The name Hubert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Hubertus
  • Hugh

International Variants

  • Humbert (French)
  • Huberto (Spanish)
  • Uberto (Italian)

Famous people named Hubert

Hubert de Givenchy was a renowned French fashion designer known for founding the Givenchy fashion house.

Hubert H. Humphrey served as the 38th Vice President of the United States and was a prominent political figure.

Hubert Selby Jr. was an American author best known for his novel 'Last Exit to Brooklyn'.

Hubert Blaine Wolfe­schlegel­steinhausen­berger­dorff was an American mathematician and author known for his unconventional works.

Fictional characters named Hubert

Hubert is a character in the video game series 'Fire Emblem', known for his strategic mind and loyalty.

Hubert is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', where he is depicted as a curious student.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Hubert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hubert has ranked as high as #268 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Hubert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Hubert (2023)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188059
188143
188249
188353
188461
188572
188661
188778
188875
188983
189085
189192
189286
1893107
1894105
1895106
1896119
1897123
1898114
1899125
1900189
1901140
1902165
1903170
1904173
1905163
1906162
1907184
1908203
1909222
1910289
1911316
1912544
1913765
1914932
19151,195
19161,348
19171,338
19181,454
19191,416
19201,508
19211,548
19221,527
19231,533
19241,551
19251,461
19261,320
19271,376
19281,488
19291,384
19301,277
19311,229
19321,087
1933929
19341,000
1935905
1936891
1937893
1938825
1939783
1940762
1941731
1942787
1943756
1944760
1945610
1946681
1947732
1948653
1949625
1950603
1951620
1952563
1953561
1954508
1955536
1956484
1957482
1958491
1959422
1960400
1961370
1962309
1963341
1964338
1965306
1966276
1967258
1968258
1969235
1970245
1971242
1972182
1973182
1974155
1975160
1976148
1977161
1978141
1979124
1980153
1981122
1982141
198396
1984107
1985110
198692
198781
198890
198998
199082
199181
199282
199360
199455
199561
199665
199755
199848
199945
200055
200146
200249
200346
200452
200557
200653
200752
200848
200937
201049
201147
201245
201332
201448
201537
201638
201736
201830
201926
202040
202129
202230
202323
202432