Herbie
Herbie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright army or illustrious warrior.
Origin and history
Herbie is a familiar diminutive of Herbert, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright army'. Historically used as an independent given name in the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is predominantly used as an informal nickname or vintage short form.
Popularity in the United States
1,094 babies in the United States have been named Herbie since 1880. It ranks #3594 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.8 %)
- CA (19 %)
- NY (19 %)
- AL (8.6 %)
- IL (8.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 155 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 223 |
| 1960-1970 | 261 |
| 1970-1980 | 120 |
| 1980-1990 | 55 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 7 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Herbie
- Herbie Hancock: Musician, Pianist
- Herbie Mann: Musician, Flutist
Nicknames
Herb
Fun facts
- Herbie originated as a pet form of the Old Germanic name Herbert.
- The name gained widespread fame through Disney's 'Herbie the Love Bug' movie franchise starting in 1968.