Herbert
Male name · ↓ Falling
137,277
Total Births
1928
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Herbert
Herbert is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 137,277 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 9,046 births |
| 1890s | 12,932 births |
| 1900s | 15,416 births |
| 1910s | 22,442 births |
| 1920s | 27,159 births |
| 1930s | 17,294 births |
| 1940s | 11,986 births |
| 1950s | 9,891 births |
| 1960s | 5,439 births |
| 1970s | 2,884 births |
| 1980s | 1,736 births |
| 1990s | 931 births |
| 2000s | 121 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Herbert?
Herbert has been given to 137,277 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1928 with 3,757 births that year.
Is Herbert a boy or girl name?
Herbert is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Herbert most popular?
Herbert was most popular in 1928, when 3,757 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Herbert?
Herbert first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).