Lambert
Lambert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright land or famous territory, derived from the Germanic elements 'land' (land) and 'berht' (bright, famous).
Origin and history
Lambert is a traditional Germanic name combining elements meaning land and bright or famous. Saint Lambert was a popular 7th-century bishop whose veneration spread the name across Western Europe during the Middle Ages. In the United States, it has been used consistently since the late 19th century, though it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,515 babies in the United States have been named Lambert since 1880. It ranks #2157 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1872.
States where it is most popular
- IL (20.9 %)
- MN (13 %)
- MI (8 %)
- HI (6.8 %)
- MO (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 57 |
| 1890-1900 | 78 |
| 1900-1910 | 91 |
| 1910-1920 | 547 |
| 1920-1930 | 666 |
| 1930-1940 | 411 |
| 1940-1950 | 348 |
| 1950-1960 | 381 |
| 1960-1970 | 257 |
| 1970-1980 | 185 |
| 1980-1990 | 165 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 98 |
| 2020-2029 | 55 |
Famous people named Lambert
- Lambert Wilson: Actor, Singer
- Lambert Simnel: Pretender to the Throne
Nicknames
Bert
Fun facts
- The name became widespread across Northern Europe in the Middle Ages due to the popularity of Saint Lambert of Maastricht.
- Lambert functions both as a traditional given name and a widely recognized Anglo-French surname.