Hubbard
Hubbard is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright mind, shining intellect, or high heart.
Origin and history
Hubbard originated as an English surname derived from the Old Germanic personal name Hughbert. It blends roots meaning mind or intellect with bright or famous. Historically used occasionally as a given name in the U.S., it has become extremely rare in modern birth records.
Popularity in the United States
763 babies in the United States have been named Hubbard since 1880. It ranks #3913 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (50 %)
- AL (42.2 %)
- VA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 32 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 33 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 160 |
| 1930-1940 | 151 |
| 1940-1950 | 117 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Hubbard
- Hubbard Smith: Composer
Fun facts
- Hubbard developed as an English regional spelling variant of the Norman given name Hubert.
- Though it saw sporadic use as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is rarely given to infants today.