Cobert
Of old English origin, meaning "bright friend" or "radiant companion".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Cobert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Cobert today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cobert births was 1933 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cobert. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Cobert is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Coberts were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cobert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1933
7 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1944 SSA rank
#3,168
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Cobert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cobert from the 1930s through to the 1940s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cobert by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cobert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cobert
The name Cobert is a variation of the French name Cubert, which has its origins in the Old French word "cubert," meaning "bright" or "shining." This name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century, within the regions of modern-day France.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cobert can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Molesme," a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions a nobleman named Cobert de Vergy, who was a prominent figure in the region of Burgundy, France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Cobert gained some prominence within the French aristocracy. One notable figure was Cobert de Montaigu, a 15th-century French nobleman and military commander who served under King Charles VII. He played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War against England.
In the 17th century, the name Cobert was associated with Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a prominent French statesman and finance minister under King Louis XIV. Although his name was spelled differently, it is believed to share a common linguistic root with Cobert.
Moving into the 19th century, Cobert Smythe, an English artist and illustrator, was born in 1818. He is known for his intricate pen-and-ink drawings and contributions to various publications of his time.
Another notable figure with the name Cobert was Cobert Renwick, a Scottish-American architect born in 1832. He was instrumental in the design of several notable buildings in New York City, including the Tweed Courthouse and the former New York Produce Exchange Building.
In the 20th century, Cobert Loftfield, an American writer and journalist, gained recognition for his work on various newspapers and magazines. He was born in 1902 and wrote extensively on topics ranging from politics to cultural affairs.
While the name Cobert may not be as common as some other given names, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, artists, architects, and writers.
People
Cobert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cobert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cobert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cobert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cobert going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Cobert a common name?
We classify Cobert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cobert most popular?
The single biggest year for Cobert was 1933, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cobert is about 89 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cobert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cobert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cobert in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cobert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cobert in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cobert can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Cobert?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Cobert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.