Halbert
Halbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright hall or famous hero.
Origin and history
Halbert is an Old English name derived from Germanic roots meaning bright hall or famous hero. It historically functioned as both a surname and a given name. Though rare today, it was occasionally used in the early twentieth century in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
1,137 babies in the United States have been named Halbert since 1880. It ranks #3555 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.7 %)
- NC (26.3 %)
- MS (15.8 %)
- KY (13.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 15 |
| 1910-1920 | 169 |
| 1920-1930 | 214 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 148 |
| 1950-1960 | 203 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Hal, Bert
Fun facts
- The name sounds identical to 'halberd', a historical two-handed pole weapon used in medieval warfare.
- Halbert originated as an English patronymic surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name.