Holding steady.
Popularity of Rembert since 1912
Babies named Rembert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1931, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rembert's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 60 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 62 |
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rembert is a rare Germanic name with a distinguished etymology, meaning 'bright counsel.' Its recorded use in the United States began in 1912, the same year it reached its peak in popularity, though it has never been common. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, often chosen by families with German heritage or those seeking an uncommon yet historically grounded name. Rembert evokes a sense of old-world strength and scholarly wisdom, a quiet alternative to more mainstream choices.
Rembert is a name of Germanic origin, likely derived from the Old High German elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'beraht' (bright), thus meaning 'bright counsel.' It is a variant of Rembert, which was borne by a 9th-century saint, Saint Rembert, a missionary to Scandinavia. The name has seen rare but persistent use in German-speaking regions and occasionally in the United States, particularly among families of German descent.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rem, Bert
Variants: Rembert
Sibling names for Rembert
Names that share Rembert's style, for a brother or sister.
