Talbert
Talbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright valley or bright day.
Origin and history
Talbert is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'bright valley' or 'bright day'. Historically used as a surname before adopting use as a given name, it saw modest usage in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is exceptionally rare in modern American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
826 babies in the United States have been named Talbert since 1880. It ranks #3850 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (50 %)
- NC (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 133 |
| 1930-1940 | 113 |
| 1940-1950 | 109 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 50 |
| 1990-2000 | 17 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Talbert originated as a English and Norman family surname before being adopted as a given name.
- Most of the historical usage of Talbert as a given name in the United States occurred in the early 20th century.