Heberth
A Germanic name derived from the Old High German name "Herebrant", meaning "army commander" or "army leader".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Heberth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Heberth today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Heberth births was 1996 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Heberth. 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 Heberth. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1996
5 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,547
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Heberth: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Heberth 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 Heberth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Heberth
The given name Heberth is believed to have its origins in the Germanic language family, specifically derived from the Old High German words "heri" meaning "army" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "shining." This combination suggests that the name Heberth may have initially referred to someone who was a brilliant or distinguished warrior or military leader.
During the Middle Ages, the name Heberth appeared in various historical records and documents across Germanic regions of Europe. It was particularly prevalent in areas that are now part of modern-day Germany and Austria. The name's earliest recorded instances date back to the 8th and 9th centuries, though its usage likely predates these written records.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Heberth was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the late 8th century. He was a loyal supporter of Charlemagne, the renowned Frankish king and Holy Roman Emperor, and served as a military commander during Charlemagne's campaigns against the Saxons.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Heberth von Reichenau gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and music theory. He was born in 1013 in the region of Reichenau, located in present-day southern Germany.
During the 13th century, a German knight named Heberth von Büren played a significant role in the Crusades. He participated in the Fifth Crusade, which aimed to recapture Jerusalem from Muslim control, and is believed to have died in battle around 1218.
In the 15th century, a German artist and engraver named Heberth Pleydenwurff achieved notable success for his intricate woodcarvings and metalwork. He was born around 1420 in Nuremberg and is credited with contributing to the development of the Renaissance art style in Germany.
Another notable figure with the name Heberth was a German philosopher and theologian who lived in the 16th century. Heberth Zwingli, born in 1484, was a prominent leader of the Protestant Reformation and played a crucial role in establishing the Reformed Christian tradition in Switzerland.
While the name Heberth has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and connections to influential figures from various eras and regions continue to shape its legacy and meaning.
People
Heberth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Heberth 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
Heberth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Heberth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Heberth 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Heberth a common name?
We classify Heberth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Heberth most popular?
The single biggest year for Heberth was 1996, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Heberth is about 29 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 Heberth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Heberth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Heberth 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 Heberth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Heberth 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 Heberth 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 named Heberth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.