Herbert
girl nameHerbert entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1051 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1051
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1520 |
| 1900s | #1784 |
| 1910s | #1798 |
| 1920s | #1556 |
| 1930s | #1771 |
| 1940s | #2833 |
| 1950s | #3798 |
| 1960s | #4579 |
| 1970s | #7372 |
| 1980s | #10711 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Herbert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Herbert alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Herbert in 2025?
- Herbert is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Herbert most popular?
- Herbert peaked in 1929, reaching #1051 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Herbert with classmates?
- Herbert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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