Norbert
boy nameNorbert entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #206 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#206
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #788 |
| 1890s | #573 |
| 1900s | #481 |
| 1910s | #291 |
| 1920s | #222 |
| 1930s | #269 |
| 1940s | #397 |
| 1950s | #529 |
| 1960s | #711 |
| 1970s | #1237 |
| 1980s | #1804 |
| 1990s | #3119 |
| 2000s | #5276 |
| 2010s | #8413 |
| 2020s | #8072 |
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Norbert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norbert 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 Norbert in 2025?
- Norbert is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Norbert most popular?
- Norbert peaked in 1922, reaching #206 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Norbert with classmates?
- Norbert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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