Holding steady.
Popularity of Obert since 1895
Babies named Obert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Obert's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 138 |
| 1920s | 181 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Obert is a rare masculine name with a long but obscure history. First recorded in the United States in 1895, it reached its peak usage in that same year, though exact numbers are unavailable as it never entered the top 1000 (one in N births unknown). Its trajectory has been stable at a very low frequency, never experiencing a revival. The name is often considered a variant of Oberon or a short form of Germanic compound names, but its true etymology remains debated among scholars. Despite its rarity, Obert has a distinct, vintage sound that appeals to parents seeking an unusual name with a traditional feel.
Obert is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Old High German element 'aud' (wealth, prosperity) or 'berht' (bright, famous), similar to names like Robert or Albert but with an initial 'O' instead of 'R' or 'A'. It could also be a variant of Oberon, the king of the fairies in medieval romance, or an Anglicized form of a Germanic name. There is no strong consensus on its exact derivation, but it has been in occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Obie, Bert
Sibling names for Obert
Names that share Obert's style, for a brother or sister.
