Herbert: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright army leader, brilliant in strategy.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2286
- Peak
- #25 in 1928
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Herbert Means
Herbert is a boy name of English origin. A bright army leader, brilliant in strategy.
How Popular Herbert Is
Herbert currently ranks #2286 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 1928. It is rising.
Good to Know About Herbert
- Herbert reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #25 in 1928.
- Herbert has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Herbert has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Herbert is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Herbert
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Sibling Names for Herbert
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Questions About Herbert
What does Herbert mean?
Herbert is a boy name of English origin. A bright army leader, brilliant in strategy.
How popular is Herbert?
Herbert currently ranks #2286 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #25 in 1928. It is rising.
Where does Herbert come from?
Herbert comes from English roots. Herbert reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #25 in 1928.
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