Herb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHurb / /hɜːrb/German; English
Meaning
German: army; English: brave warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Herb is derived from the German name Herbert, which combines the elements 'heri' meaning army and 'berht' meaning bright or famous. In English-speaking countries, it has been used as a diminutive form of Herbert. The name has been popular in various cultures and has seen varying levels of usage over the decades. It is often associated with nature due to its similarity to the word 'herb' in English.
Trend Summary
The name Herb has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Herbert
- Herbie
International Variants
- Herberto (Spanish)
- Herbertus (Latin)
Famous people named Herb
Herb Alpert is an American musician known for his work in jazz and pop music.
Herb Brooks was an American ice hockey coach famous for leading the U.S. team to victory in the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Herb Kelleher was a co-founder of Southwest Airlines and known for his innovative approach to the airline industry.
Herb Adderley was a professional American football player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Fictional characters named Herb
Herb Powell is a character in the animated series 'The Simpsons' and is the brother of Homer Simpson.
Herb Tarlek is a character from the television show 'WKRP in Cincinnati' known for his humorous and often misguided attempts at fashion.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Herb was first seen in the United States in 1884. Herb has ranked as high as #946 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Herb has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Herb (1967)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1884 | 7 |
1895 | 5 |
1908 | 7 |
1909 | 5 |
1912 | 6 |
1913 | 7 |
1914 | 7 |
1915 | 12 |
1916 | 11 |
1917 | 15 |
1919 | 7 |
1920 | 11 |
1921 | 9 |
1923 | 8 |
1924 | 13 |
1925 | 14 |
1926 | 18 |
1927 | 20 |
1928 | 30 |
1929 | 26 |
1930 | 38 |
1931 | 34 |
1932 | 28 |
1933 | 27 |
1934 | 34 |
1935 | 43 |
1936 | 42 |
1937 | 46 |
1938 | 47 |
1939 | 55 |
1940 | 46 |
1941 | 63 |
1942 | 65 |
1943 | 46 |
1944 | 51 |
1945 | 57 |
1946 | 59 |
1947 | 70 |
1948 | 42 |
1949 | 32 |
1950 | 24 |
1951 | 28 |
1952 | 19 |
1953 | 20 |
1954 | 15 |
1955 | 20 |
1956 | 28 |
1957 | 48 |
1958 | 63 |
1959 | 56 |
1960 | 66 |
1961 | 57 |
1962 | 55 |
1963 | 43 |
1964 | 44 |
1965 | 35 |
1966 | 18 |
1967 | 22 |
1968 | 19 |
1969 | 18 |
1970 | 23 |
1971 | 18 |
1972 | 13 |
1973 | 10 |
1975 | 7 |
1976 | 6 |
1977 | 7 |
1980 | 9 |
1981 | 6 |
1982 | 5 |
1984 | 6 |
1985 | 8 |
1988 | 6 |
1989 | 6 |
1991 | 5 |
1992 | 6 |
1993 | 6 |