Hurbert Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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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Fictional characters named Hurbert

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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)

StateBirthsShare
NC 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18916
18955
18966
19006
19037
19055
19085
19109
19118
19125
19135
191411
191510
191613
191717
191815
191914
192012
192110
192217
192311
192423
192522
192613
192727
192828
192927
193024
19319
193219
193311
19348
193510
193616
193713
19387
19397
194016
19418
19428
19437
19448
194613
194710
19487
19499
19516
19527
19538
195411
19556
19576
195811
19615
19635
19647
19685
19735
19776
19805