Holding steady.
Popularity of Hebert since 1894
Babies named Hebert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hebert's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 112 |
| 1920s | 226 |
| 1930s | 185 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 113 |
| 1960s | 88 |
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Hebert is a rare masculine given name in the United States, first recorded in 1894, yet it never achieved a rank in the top 1000. Its peak usage was in the same year it first appeared, 1894, after which it remained stable at very low frequencies. The name is a French variant of the more common Herbert, and it has not been recorded in any U.S. top states. As a surname-turned-first-name, Hebert carries the noble meaning of 'bright army', making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a traditional yet uncommon name.
Hebert is a French surname that originated from the Germanic personal name Herbert, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It became established in France during the Middle Ages and later spread to other regions, including the United States, often as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Herb, Bert, Herbie
Variants: Herbert
Sibling names for Hebert
Names that share Hebert's style, for a brother or sister.
