Colbert
Colbert is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Famous, bright, or cool and bright.
Origin and history
Colbert is a surname-derived given name of French and Germanic origin. Historically derived from roots meaning 'cool' or 'renowned' and 'bright', it has seen rare usage as a masculine given name in the United States. Today it is most widely recognized as a surname, though it occasionally appears as a rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
839 babies in the United States have been named Colbert since 1880. It ranks #3837 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (54.5 %)
- TX (45.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 98 |
| 1930-1940 | 121 |
| 1940-1950 | 107 |
| 1950-1960 | 115 |
| 1960-1970 | 67 |
| 1970-1980 | 67 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 66 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Germanic elements 'kōl' (cool) or 'hrod' (fame) combined with 'beraht' (bright).
- It gained historical prominence in France through Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the Minister of Finances under King Louis XIV.