Thelbert
Thelbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright nation, famous people, or noble and bright.
Origin and history
Thelbert is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, derived from elements meaning bright or famous nation. It saw sporadic usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare and considered an archaic vintage name.
Popularity in the United States
931 babies in the United States have been named Thelbert since 1880. It ranks #3747 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (62.4 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- VA (5.9 %)
- KY (5 %)
- TN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 153 |
| 1920-1930 | 230 |
| 1930-1940 | 216 |
| 1940-1950 | 157 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 38 |
| 1970-1980 | 19 |
| 1980-1990 | 17 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Bert, Thel
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old English elements 'þēod' (people/nation) and 'beorht' (bright/famous).
- Fewer than 1,000 total boys have been recorded with the name Thelbert in the U.S. since 1880.