Find out how popular the first name Adelbert has been for the last 22 years (from 1974 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Adelbert by gender

Based on the last 22 years of data, Adelbert is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Adelbert.

The history of the first name Adelbert

The name Adelbert has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the elements "adal" meaning noble and "beraht" meaning bright or shining. It is believed to have emerged during the early medieval period, around the 6th or 7th century CE, particularly among the Frankish and Saxon peoples of what is now Germany and parts of France.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Adelbert I, Count of Bamberg, who lived in the late 9th century and played a significant role in the expansion of the Duchy of Franconia. Another notable figure was Saint Adelbert of Prague, a Bohemian missionary and bishop who was martyred in 997 CE during his efforts to convert the pagan Prussians to Christianity.

During the Middle Ages, the name Adelbert gained popularity among the nobility and aristocracy of various European regions. This included Adelbert II, Count of Sponheim, who lived in the 11th century, and Adelbert III, Count of Lenzburg, who lived in the 12th century and was a prominent figure in the Holy Roman Empire.

In later centuries, the name continued to be used, although less commonly. One notable bearer was Adelbert von Chamisso, a French-German poet and botanist born in 1781, known for his works such as "Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous Story" and his contributions to the study of natural history.

Another significant figure was Adelbert Ames, an American soldier and politician born in 1835, who served as a Union general during the American Civil War and later became a respected statesman and senator from Mississippi.

While not as widely used today, the name Adelbert still holds historical significance and continues to be associated with its noble and illustrious origins in the Germanic linguistic and cultural traditions.

Data source

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