Habert
English variant of the Germanic name Herbert meaning bright army or illustrious warrior.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Habert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Habert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Habert births was 1925 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Habert. 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 Habert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#3,545
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Habert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Habert 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 Habert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Habert
The name Habert is believed to have its origins in Old German, where it was derived from the words "hag" meaning "hedge" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent hedge or enclosure.
In the Middle Ages, the name Habert appeared in various European regions, including parts of present-day Germany, France, and the Netherlands. It was often spelled in slightly different ways, such as Hagbert, Haghbert, or Hagbrecht, reflecting regional dialects and spelling variations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Habert can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a compilation of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, Germany. In a charter dated 1142, a certain "Haghbertus de Quedlinburg" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Habert. In the 13th century, Habert de Burgh (c. 1205-1243) was an English nobleman and Lord of Connaught in Ireland. He played a prominent role in the Norman conquest of Ireland and was a trusted advisor to King Henry III.
Another famous Habert was Habert d'Ailly (c. 1350-1418), a French theologian and cardinal who attended the Council of Constance and advocated for the resolution of the Western Schism in the Catholic Church.
In the 16th century, Habert Languet (1518-1581) was a French diplomat and Protestant reformer who served as an advisor to several European rulers, including Elector August of Saxony and William the Silent, Prince of Orange.
During the Renaissance, Habert Estienne (c. 1460-1520) was a renowned French printer and scholar who published numerous works of classical literature and contributed significantly to the development of printing and typography.
In the 17th century, Habert de Montmor (1600-1679) was a French mathematician and patron of the arts, known for hosting intellectual gatherings and supporting the work of notable figures such as René Descartes and Pierre de Fermat.
While the name Habert has diminished in popularity in recent times, it remains a testament to its rich historical legacy, spanning various regions and cultural contexts throughout the centuries.
People
Habert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Habert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Habert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Habert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Habert 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 Habert a common name?
We classify Habert 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Habert most popular?
The single biggest year for Habert was 1925, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Habert 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 Habert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Habert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Habert 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 Habert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Habert 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 Habert 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 are called Habert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.