Holding steady.
Popularity of Engelbert since 1913
Babies named Engelbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Engelbert's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Engelbert is a rare German name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, its peak year of usage, with no rank data suggesting it ever entered the top 1000. The name has a trajectory described as stable, meaning it has remained consistently uncommon since its debut. With no births in recent years, Engelbert is a distinct choice for parents seeking a name with medieval saintly associations and a strong Germanic heritage.
Engelbert is a German name derived from the elements 'engel' meaning 'angel' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It was borne by medieval saints and nobility, including Saint Engelbert of Cologne (13th century). The name saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Engel, Bert, Berti
Variants: Engelbrecht
Sibling names for Engelbert
Names that share Engelbert's style, for a brother or sister.
