How Many People Are Named Herbert?
229,328
people in the United States are named Herbert
1 in 1,460 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#351
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0685%
Of US population
Peak Year
1928
8,113 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, German, French, Slovene, Polish
Pronunciation:
HUR-bərt (English), HER-bert (German), ER-BER (French), KHER-bert (Polish)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Derived from the Germanic elements hari "army" and beraht "bright". The Normans introduced this name to England, where it replaced an Old English cognate Herebeorht. In the course of the Middle Ages it became rare, but it was revived in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 88.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
23,926
Pennsylvania
12,998
Illinois
10,126
Ohio
9,467
Texas
9,435
Virginia
7,926
North Carolina
7,767
California
7,547
New Jersey
6,668
Michigan
6,665
💡 Fun Facts About "Herbert"
- 55 babies were named Herbert in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1928
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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