Eubert
A variant form of the French masculine name Hubert, meaning "bright heart/mind".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Eubert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eubert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eubert births was 1919 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eubert. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eubert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#3,529
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Eubert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eubert 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 Eubert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Eubert
The name Eubert originates from the Germanic language family, tracing its roots back to the 7th century AD. It is a compound name formed by the combination of two Old German words: "ew," meaning "law" or "covenant," and "bert," derived from "beraht," which translates to "bright" or "illustrious."
In its earliest recorded instances, Eubert appeared as a personal name among the Frankish nobility during the Merovingian Dynasty. It was particularly prevalent in the regions that now comprise modern-day France and parts of western Germany.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Eubert was a Frankish count who lived in the 8th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the court of Charlemagne, the legendary ruler of the Carolingian Empire.
In the 11th century, a notable Eubert was recorded as a high-ranking cleric in the Holy Roman Empire. He served as the Bishop of Trier, an influential position within the Catholic Church during that era.
Later, in the 13th century, a knight named Eubert von Leiningen gained recognition for his bravery and martial prowess during the Crusades. He was a member of a noble German family and participated in several military campaigns in the Holy Land.
Another historical figure with the name Eubert was a renowned scholar and philosopher from the 15th century. Eubert von Kempten was a Bavarian intellectual who made significant contributions to the fields of theology and metaphysics during the Renaissance period.
In the 16th century, a Dutch painter named Eubert van der Horst gained prominence for his exquisite portraits and religious paintings. His works adorned several churches and aristocratic residences throughout the Netherlands.
While the name Eubert was primarily used in Germanic regions during its early history, it gradually spread to other parts of Europe through migrations and cultural exchanges. However, its usage has become relatively rare in modern times, with only a handful of individuals bearing this name in contemporary records.
People
Eubert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eubert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eubert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eubert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eubert 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 - US residents.
Is Eubert a common name?
We classify Eubert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eubert most popular?
The single biggest year for Eubert was 1919, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eubert is about 0 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 Eubert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eubert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eubert 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 Eubert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eubert 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 Eubert 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 common is the name Eubert?
See how many Americans are named Eubert on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.