Holding steady.
Popularity of Egbert since 1880
Babies named Egbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Egbert's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 87 |
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 263 |
| 1920s | 309 |
| 1930s | 146 |
| 1940s | 101 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Egbert is an Old English name that has fallen into extreme rarity. It first appeared in the U.S. Social Security data in 1880, its peak year, where it ranked #197. Since then, its use has steadily declined. The name has never exceeded an incidence of 1 in 10,000 births, and by 2025 it is given to fewer than five boys annually, reflecting a trajectory of stable disuse. Egbert is strongly associated with early medieval English royalty, making it a choice for parents seeking a distinctly historical and uncommon name.
Egbert derives from the Old English elements 'ecg' meaning 'edge (of a sword)' and 'beorht' meaning 'bright.' It was a common name among Anglo-Saxon royalty, most notably borne by Egbert of Wessex (c. 770-839), considered the first king of a united England. The name fell out of use after the Norman Conquest but was revived in the 19th century during the Gothic Revival.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Egg, Bert, Eggy
Variants: Ecbert, Ecgberht, Egberht
Sibling names for Egbert
Names that share Egbert's style, for a brother or sister.
