Herbert
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
229,328 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1928 Peak Popularity Year
8,113 Peak Births

Herbert Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

📋

Summary

The name Herbert has its roots in the Germanic language, meaning 'bright army'. It evolved from forms such as Heribert and Herbertus. The name is associated with traits of strength and brightness. It has no biblical significance but gained popularity in medieval Europe and remains a classic name today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Herbert"

🔤

Pronunciation

/ˈhɜːrbərt/

🌍

Origin

Germanic

📚

Etymology

The name Herbert is derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.

💭

Meaning

bright army

🔄

Language Evolution

Heribert, Herbertus, Herbert

📜

Historical Usage

The name Herbert became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in England, during the Norman Conquest, and has remained in use since then.

🔄

Variants & Derivatives

Herbie, Bert, Bertie

🌟

Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Herbert is seen as a traditional name, often associated with older generations, but retains a classic charm.

👥

Famous People

Herbert Hoover, Herbert Spencer, Herbert Marshall, Herbert Grönemeyer

📊 Herbert Name Trend Analysis

➡️

Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
➡️

Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

Explore More Herbert Name Visualizations

✨ Herbert Name Meaning & Significance

📈

Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 8,113 peak births in 1928

🌍

Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

👥

Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Herbert" - Complete Guide (4 Names)

Discover the ultimate list of homophone names and same pronunciation names that sound identical to "Herbert". These names share the same pronunciation but may have different spellings, offering alternative options for parents seeking similar-sounding names. Whether you're looking for American or British pronunciation variations, this comprehensive guide includes 4 carefully curated names that maintain the same phonetic sound.

Why explore same pronunciation names? Many parents search for homophone names to find alternative spellings that might be more unique or culturally significant. This ultimate list covers both American and British pronunciation patterns, ensuring you find the perfect variation of "Herbert" that fits your preferences.

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Herbert"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Herbert"

"Herbert" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 39th of 7545 80,651
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 57th of 6773 71,198
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 140th of 7552 43,520
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 252nd of 10718 13,571
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 500th of 16616 5,765
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1238th of 24088 2,025
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2113th of 23106 813
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1795th of 9107 380
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1738th of 9204 398
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3597th of 12526 213
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7085th of 19264 96
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 19175th of 27321 20

Regional Popularity of "Herbert" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
2.90%
41st/1416
2.83%
39th/1379
1.56%
37th/2366
4.03%
46th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
4.33%
67th/1546
3.21%
50th/1556
2.04%
48th/2353
5.82%
90th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
7.45%
166th/2227
4.65%
113th/2430
3.93%
112th/2853
7.14%
198th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
9.09%
267th/2937
6.32%
220th/3483
6.28%
221st/3518
9.10%
368th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
15.58%
574th/3685
9.94%
445th/4475
7.97%
414th/5194
10.21%
645th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
34.35%
1574th/4582
25.27%
1305th/5164
14.73%
1077th/7313
18.45%
1377th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
65.76%
2620th/3984
52.98%
2377th/4487
30.42%
2075th/6822
35.13%
2205th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Herbert" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1379th/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
93.53%
1446th/1546
95.76%
1490th/1556
85.13%
2003rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Herbert"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Herbert" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Herbert" in the United States

The name Herbert is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Herbert has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Herbert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 39th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 57th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 140th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 252nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 500th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1238th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2113th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1795th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1738th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3597th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7085th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 19175th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Herbert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Herbert name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
[600x500px image] Etymology and historical popularity of Herbert,
Infographic: Herbert same pronunciation names, similar names, and homophone names
[600x500px image] Herbert same pronunciation names, similar names, and homophone names