Herbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationHER-burt / /ˈhɜːrbərt/German; Old English
Meaning
Bright army; illustrious warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Herbert has roots in both German and Old English, deriving from the elements 'heri' meaning army and 'berht' meaning bright or illustrious. It was popularized in the Middle Ages and has been borne by various saints and historical figures. The name has seen fluctuating popularity over the centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Herbert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Herb
- Herbie
International Variants
- Hervé (French)
- Herberto (Spanish)
- Herberto (Italian)
Famous people named Herbert
Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933.
Herbert Marcuse was a German-American philosopher and sociologist associated with the Frankfurt School.
Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor and one of the most renowned in the 20th century.
Herbert Spencer was an English philosopher known for his contributions to sociology and evolutionary theory.
Fictional characters named Herbert
Herbert the Pervert is a character from the animated television series 'Family Guy', known for his distinctive voice and humorous personality.
Herbert the Bear is a character in the video game series 'Animal Crossing', known for his friendly demeanor.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Herbert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Herbert has ranked as high as #50 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Herbert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Herbert (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 7 | |
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 424 |
1881 | 369 |
1882 | 431 |
1883 | 422 |
1884 | 421 |
1885 | 388 |
1886 | 400 |
1887 | 445 |
1888 | 485 |
1889 | 472 |
1890 | 467 |
1891 | 501 |
1892 | 513 |
1893 | 519 |
1894 | 585 |
1895 | 569 |
1896 | 635 |
1897 | 565 |
1898 | 716 |
1899 | 590 |
1900 | 751 |
1901 | 573 |
1902 | 615 |
1903 | 668 |
1904 | 680 |
1905 | 681 |
1906 | 689 |
1907 | 710 |
1908 | 759 |
1909 | 831 |
1910 | 886 |
1911 | 1,125 |
1912 | 2,236 |
1913 | 2,723 |
1914 | 3,253 |
1915 | 4,341 |
1916 | 4,463 |
1917 | 4,745 |
1918 | 5,128 |
1919 | 4,960 |
1920 | 5,249 |
1921 | 5,217 |
1922 | 5,047 |
1923 | 5,071 |
1924 | 5,121 |
1925 | 4,924 |
1926 | 4,939 |
1927 | 5,017 |
1928 | 8,065 |
1929 | 7,881 |
1930 | 5,675 |
1931 | 4,788 |
1932 | 4,368 |
1933 | 3,685 |
1934 | 3,601 |
1935 | 3,436 |
1936 | 3,117 |
1937 | 3,040 |
1938 | 3,014 |
1939 | 3,097 |
1940 | 2,875 |
1941 | 2,964 |
1942 | 3,112 |
1943 | 3,043 |
1944 | 2,773 |
1945 | 2,664 |
1946 | 2,819 |
1947 | 2,857 |
1948 | 2,870 |
1949 | 2,731 |
1950 | 2,621 |
1951 | 2,704 |
1952 | 2,656 |
1953 | 2,616 |
1954 | 2,591 |
1955 | 2,504 |
1956 | 2,397 |
1957 | 2,279 |
1958 | 2,085 |
1959 | 1,843 |
1960 | 1,784 |
1961 | 1,688 |
1962 | 1,579 |
1963 | 1,505 |
1964 | 1,391 |
1965 | 1,380 |
1966 | 1,159 |
1967 | 1,152 |
1968 | 1,056 |
1969 | 1,008 |
1970 | 1,034 |
1971 | 951 |
1972 | 804 |
1973 | 707 |
1974 | 677 |
1975 | 671 |
1976 | 632 |
1977 | 587 |
1978 | 568 |
1979 | 617 |
1980 | 568 |
1981 | 551 |
1982 | 515 |
1983 | 481 |
1984 | 437 |
1985 | 430 |
1986 | 382 |
1987 | 349 |
1988 | 400 |
1989 | 350 |
1990 | 349 |
1991 | 285 |
1992 | 307 |
1993 | 273 |
1994 | 235 |
1995 | 217 |
1996 | 204 |
1997 | 195 |
1998 | 193 |
1999 | 151 |
2000 | 157 |
2001 | 148 |
2002 | 161 |
2003 | 120 |
2004 | 109 |
2005 | 118 |
2006 | 113 |
2007 | 104 |
2008 | 110 |
2009 | 94 |
2010 | 99 |
2011 | 81 |
2012 | 72 |
2013 | 79 |
2014 | 75 |
2015 | 79 |
2016 | 80 |
2017 | 77 |
2018 | 71 |
2019 | 54 |
2020 | 59 |
2021 | 53 |
2022 | 64 |
2023 | 67 |
2024 | 55 |