Holding steady.
Popularity of Hubbert since 1916
Babies named Hubbert per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 26 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hubbert is a rare boys' name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1916, with its peak year of usage in 1927. The name has remained very uncommon, with no recent ranking in the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable at a low level, and it is not recorded as being given to more than a handful of children annually. The name likely derives as a variant of Hubert, though its spelling with a 'b' may have been influenced by surnames or other similar names. Hubbert has never been tied to any particular region or top states, reflecting its sporadic use across the country.
Hubbert is likely a variant of Hubert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hugu' (mind, heart) and 'beraht' (bright). The name Hubert was introduced to England by the Normans and was popular in the Middle Ages. Hubbert appears as an occasional spelling variant, particularly in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hub, Bert
Sibling names for Hubbert
Names that share Hubbert's style, for a brother or sister.
