Herbert
Herbert is of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' thus translating to 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior.' It was brought to England by the Normans and enjoyed peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Current Popularity
#2656 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Strong vintage charm that's ripe for revival
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Nickname 'Herb' has a friendly, approachable feel
- •Associated with intellectualism and respectability
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Famous People
Herbert Hoover
31st President of the United States
Herbert von Karajan
Austrian conductor
Herbert George Wells (H.G. Wells)
Science fiction author
Herbert Simon
Nobel Prize-winning economist
Statistics
228,266
Total births since 1880
1928
Peak year
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