Hubert first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Hubert has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Hubert

A masculine given name of German origin meaning "bright heart" or "bright mind".

Popularity of Hubert by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Hubert is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 23 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Hubert.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 23 0
2022 29 0
2021 29 0
2020 40 0
2019 26 0
2018 30 0
2017 36 0
2016 38 0
2015 37 0
2014 48 0
2013 32 0
2012 45 0
2011 47 0
2010 49 0
2009 37 0
2008 48 0
2007 52 0
2006 53 0
2005 57 0
2004 52 0
2003 46 0
2002 49 0
2001 46 0
2000 55 0
1999 45 0
1998 48 0
1997 55 0
1996 65 0
1995 61 0
1994 55 0
1993 60 0
1992 82 0
1991 81 0
1990 82 0
1989 98 0
1988 90 0
1987 81 0
1986 92 0
1985 110 0
1984 107 0
1983 96 0
1982 141 0
1981 121 0
1980 153 0
1979 124 0
1978 141 0
1977 161 0
1976 148 0
1975 160 0
1974 154 0

The history of the first name Hubert

The name Hubert originated from the Germanic language group. It is derived from the Old Frankish words "hu" meaning "mind" and "beraht" meaning "bright". Together, Hubert is interpreted to mean "bright mind" or "brilliant intellect". The name rose to prominence during the medieval period in Western Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and the Low Countries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hubert can be found in the 7th century, when St. Hubert lived. He was the son of Bertrand, Duke of Aquitaine, and served as the Bishop of Liège from around 708 to 727 AD. He is the patron saint of hunters and is often depicted with a stag or deer in religious iconography.

In the 11th century, Hubert Walter was a prominent figure in England. Born around 1160, he served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1193 to 1205 and played a significant role in the reign of King Richard I and King John.

Another notable figure was Hubert de Burgh, an influential English nobleman and justiciar who lived from around 1160 to 1243. He served as the chief adviser to King John and later as the Earl of Kent under King Henry III.

In the realm of arts and literature, Hubert van Eyck was a renowned Flemish painter who lived from around 1366 to 1426. He is best known for his contributions to the development of oil painting techniques and his masterpiece, the Ghent Altarpiece, which he created alongside his brother, Jan van Eyck.

Lastly, Hubert H. Humphrey was an American politician and statesman who lived from 1911 to 1978. He served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement and the passage of important legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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