Hurbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHUR-burt / /ˈhɜːrbərt/German; English
Meaning
Bright army; famous warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Hurbert is derived from the Germanic elements 'hug' meaning 'heart, mind' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in medieval Europe. It has also been associated with nobility and chivalric traditions. The name has seen variations in spelling and usage across different cultures.
Trend Summary
The name Hubert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hubert
International Variants
- Hubert (French)
- Huberto (Spanish)
- Hübert (German)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hurbert was first seen in the United States in 1891. Hurbert has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Hurbert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hurbert (1930)
State | Births | Share |
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NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1891 | 6 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 6 |
1900 | 6 |
1903 | 7 |
1905 | 5 |
1908 | 5 |
1910 | 9 |
1911 | 8 |
1912 | 5 |
1913 | 5 |
1914 | 11 |
1915 | 10 |
1916 | 13 |
1917 | 17 |
1918 | 15 |
1919 | 14 |
1920 | 12 |
1921 | 10 |
1922 | 17 |
1923 | 11 |
1924 | 23 |
1925 | 22 |
1926 | 13 |
1927 | 27 |
1928 | 28 |
1929 | 27 |
1930 | 24 |
1931 | 9 |
1932 | 19 |
1933 | 11 |
1934 | 8 |
1935 | 10 |
1936 | 16 |
1937 | 13 |
1938 | 7 |
1939 | 7 |
1940 | 16 |
1941 | 8 |
1942 | 8 |
1943 | 7 |
1944 | 8 |
1946 | 13 |
1947 | 10 |
1948 | 7 |
1949 | 9 |
1951 | 6 |
1952 | 7 |
1953 | 8 |
1954 | 11 |
1955 | 6 |
1957 | 6 |
1958 | 11 |
1961 | 5 |
1963 | 5 |
1964 | 7 |
1968 | 5 |
1973 | 5 |
1977 | 6 |
1980 | 5 |