Holding steady.
Popularity of Hurbert since 1891
Babies named Hurbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hurbert's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 17 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 107 |
| 1920s | 190 |
| 1930s | 124 |
| 1940s | 86 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hurbert is a rare variant of the classic name Hubert, first recorded in the United States in 1891. Its peak year was 1891, and since then it has seen minimal usage, reflecting a trajectory of stability in obscurity. The name carries the meaning 'bright heart' or 'bright mind,' rooted in Old German elements. With no top states or notable recent appearances, Hurbert remains a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice, appealing to those who favor antique, forgotten names from the late 19th century.
Hurbert is a variant of Hubert, which derives from the Old High German elements 'hugu' meaning heart, mind, or spirit and 'beraht' meaning bright. The name was borne by Saint Hubert, an 8th-century bishop of Liège, patron saint of hunters, and became common in medieval England and France.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hugh, Bert, Hub
Sibling names for Hurbert
Names that share Hurbert's style, for a brother or sister.
