Hurbert
Hurbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright intellect or shining mind.
Origin and history
Hurbert is a rare variant spelling of the Germanic name Hubert. It combines roots meaning 'bright' or 'shining' with 'mind' or 'spirit'. In the United States, it enjoyed modest usage in the early-to-mid 20th century but has become exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
640 babies in the United States have been named Hurbert since 1880. It ranks #4036 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (37.5 %)
- AL (31.3 %)
- TN (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 107 |
| 1920-1930 | 190 |
| 1930-1940 | 124 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bert, Bertie, Herb, Herbie
Fun facts
- Hurbert is an uncommon orthographic variation of the traditional Germanic name Hubert.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity in the 1920s before gradually fading from common usage.