Norbert
Norbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright north, famous northerner.
Origin and history
Norbert is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'north' and 'bright' or 'famous'. It was popularized in medieval Europe by Saint Norbert of Xanten, founder of the Premonstratensians. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the early-to-mid 20th century and is now a rare, vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
20,379 babies in the United States have been named Norbert since 1880. It ranks #830 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- WI (18.3 %)
- IL (13.7 %)
- NY (9.8 %)
- OH (8.7 %)
- MI (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 35 |
| 1890-1900 | 133 |
| 1900-1910 | 234 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,879 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,933 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,142 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,497 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,919 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,208 |
| 1970-1980 | 519 |
| 1980-1990 | 348 |
| 1990-2000 | 231 |
| 2000-2010 | 157 |
| 2010-2019 | 93 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Norbert
- Norbert Wiener: Mathematician, Philosopher
- Norbert Leo Butz: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Norb, Norby
Fun facts
- Saint Norbert of Xanten established the Norbertine Order in 1120 in Prémontré, France.
- Norbert is the name of Hagrid's Norwegian Ridgeback dragon in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.