Norbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-burt / /ˈnɔːr.bɚt/German; Old High German
Meaning
German: bright north; Old High German: strong and bright
Historical & Cultural Background
Norbert is derived from the Germanic elements 'nord' meaning 'north' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' It was popularized in the Middle Ages, particularly due to Saint Norbert, the founder of the Premonstratensian order in the 12th century. The name has been used in various European cultures, especially in Germany and France.
Trend Summary
Norbert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Norberto
- Norbie
International Variants
- Norberto (Spanish)
- Norbertus (Latin)
- Norbert (French)
Famous people named Norbert
Norbert Wiener was an American mathematician and philosopher, known as the founder of cybernetics.
Norbert Leo Butz is an American actor and singer, recognized for his work in Broadway musicals.
Norbert Haug is a German motorsport executive, known for his role in Mercedes-Benz motorsport.
Norbert Lammert is a German politician who served as the President of the Bundestag.
Fictional characters named Norbert
Norbert is a dragon in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for being Hagrid's pet.
Norbert is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Paddington Bear,' where he is a friendly bear.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norbert was first seen in the United States in 1885. Norbert has ranked as high as #444 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Wisconsin, Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Norbert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norbert (1990)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
IL | 5 | |
NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1885 | 6 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 5 |
1888 | 9 |
1889 | 8 |
1890 | 9 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 11 |
1894 | 10 |
1895 | 18 |
1896 | 12 |
1897 | 16 |
1898 | 22 |
1899 | 13 |
1900 | 21 |
1901 | 15 |
1902 | 22 |
1903 | 13 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 29 |
1906 | 25 |
1907 | 28 |
1908 | 31 |
1909 | 36 |
1910 | 39 |
1911 | 55 |
1912 | 126 |
1913 | 204 |
1914 | 288 |
1915 | 332 |
1916 | 436 |
1917 | 466 |
1918 | 484 |
1919 | 449 |
1920 | 515 |
1921 | 577 |
1922 | 628 |
1923 | 602 |
1924 | 635 |
1925 | 609 |
1926 | 581 |
1927 | 603 |
1928 | 599 |
1929 | 584 |
1930 | 559 |
1931 | 501 |
1932 | 470 |
1933 | 425 |
1934 | 421 |
1935 | 400 |
1936 | 368 |
1937 | 333 |
1938 | 335 |
1939 | 330 |
1940 | 287 |
1941 | 265 |
1942 | 308 |
1943 | 271 |
1944 | 243 |
1945 | 196 |
1946 | 236 |
1947 | 255 |
1948 | 210 |
1949 | 227 |
1950 | 213 |
1951 | 214 |
1952 | 201 |
1953 | 217 |
1954 | 203 |
1955 | 190 |
1956 | 170 |
1957 | 173 |
1958 | 167 |
1959 | 170 |
1960 | 181 |
1961 | 152 |
1962 | 135 |
1963 | 145 |
1964 | 128 |
1965 | 111 |
1966 | 106 |
1967 | 98 |
1968 | 64 |
1969 | 87 |
1970 | 81 |
1971 | 76 |
1972 | 49 |
1973 | 54 |
1974 | 51 |
1975 | 50 |
1976 | 34 |
1977 | 41 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 36 |
1980 | 48 |
1981 | 37 |
1982 | 39 |
1983 | 26 |
1984 | 39 |
1985 | 27 |
1986 | 36 |
1987 | 37 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 30 |
1990 | 31 |
1991 | 25 |
1992 | 27 |
1993 | 26 |
1994 | 24 |
1995 | 24 |
1996 | 21 |
1997 | 19 |
1998 | 18 |
1999 | 16 |
2000 | 15 |
2001 | 20 |
2002 | 14 |
2003 | 17 |
2004 | 18 |
2005 | 18 |
2006 | 19 |
2007 | 13 |
2008 | 13 |
2009 | 10 |
2010 | 10 |
2011 | 9 |
2012 | 7 |
2013 | 7 |
2014 | 9 |
2015 | 9 |
2016 | 5 |
2017 | 8 |
2018 | 11 |
2019 | 17 |
2020 | 10 |
2021 | 14 |
2022 | 6 |
2023 | 7 |
2024 | 14 |