Herby
Herby is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright army or illustrious warrior.
Origin and history
Herby is a diminutive of Herbert, derived from Old High German elements meaning 'bright army'. It has historically been used as a affectionate short form or occasionally as an independent given name. In the United States, it is relatively rare as an official birth registration.
Popularity in the United States
649 babies in the United States have been named Herby since 1880. It ranks #4027 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- FL (66.7 %)
- NY (33.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 73 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 46 |
| 1980-1990 | 40 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Herby originated primarily as a informal nickname for Herbert before seeing limited use as a standalone name.