Holding steady.
Popularity of Cuthbert since 1912
Babies named Cuthbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1930, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Cuthbert's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 24 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cuthbert is a rare Old English name that reached its peak usage in 1912, the first year of Social Security Administration data, with a rate of 5 babies per million. Since then it has fallen into near obscurity, though it saw a minor revival interest in recent decades. The name was most common in the 1910s, with no strong state concentrations. It remains a deeply traditional choice, virtually unused today, but carries the legacy of Saint Cuthbert, a notable figure in early English Christianity.
Derived from Old English 'cūþ' meaning 'known, famous' and 'beorht' meaning 'bright'. The name was borne by a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint, Cuthbert of Lindisfarne, whose cult was widespread in medieval England. After the Norman Conquest it remained in occasional use, particularly in northern England, but fell out of fashion in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cuth
Sibling names for Cuthbert
Names that share Cuthbert's style, for a brother or sister.
