Hubart
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "bright heart" or "bright spirit".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Hubart. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hubart today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hubart births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hubart. 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 Hubart. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,457
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Hubart: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Hubart 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 Hubart 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Hubart
The name Hubart is a Germanic name with origins dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German words "hugu" meaning "heart" or "mind" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "shining." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Hubart was likely bestowed upon individuals with a keen intellect or a radiant personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hubart can be found in the Annals of Fulda, a medieval chronicle documenting events in the East Frankish kingdom during the 9th century. Here, a nobleman named Hubart is mentioned as a prominent figure in the court of King Louis the German.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Hubart of Reichenau gained recognition for his scholarly works and contributions to the field of astronomy. His treatises on celestial observations and calculations were highly regarded in the monastic communities of the time.
During the Crusades, a knight named Hubart de Montfort was noted for his valor and bravery on the battlefield. He accompanied Richard the Lionheart on the Third Crusade and played a significant role in the siege of Acre in 1191.
In the 15th century, Hubart Gernsheim, a renowned German painter and engraver, gained fame for his intricate woodcuts and religious artworks. His works adorned churches and monasteries throughout the Holy Roman Empire.
Another notable figure bearing the name Hubart was the 16th-century German humanist and scholar, Hubart Giphanius. He was celebrated for his translations of Greek and Roman texts, as well as his contributions to the study of ancient languages and literature.
As the name Hubart evolved over the centuries, it underwent various spelling variations such as Hubert, Hubertus, and Hubrecht. However, the underlying meaning and significance of the name remained consistent, reflecting the qualities of intelligence, brightness, and wisdom associated with its Germanic roots.
People
Hubart + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hubart 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
Hubart: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hubart?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hubart 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 Hubart a common name?
We classify Hubart 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hubart most popular?
The single biggest year for Hubart was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hubart 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 Hubart in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hubart a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hubart 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 Hubart still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hubart 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 Hubart 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 Hubart?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.