Humbert
Name of Germanic origin meaning "bright warrior" or "bright bear".
Name Census estimates that about 67 living Americans carry the first name Humbert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Humbert today is around 80 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Humbert births was 1930 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Humbert. 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
- • The typical person named Humbert is about 80 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Humberts were born before 1956.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Humbert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
67
~ 1 in 5,115,736 Americans
Peak year
1930
23 babies that year
Average age
80
years old
1966 SSA rank
#3,360
Tracked since 1900
Popularity
Humbert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Humbert from the 1900s through to the 1960s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 156 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Humbert 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 Humbert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Humberts live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Humbert, while Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Humbert
The name Humbert originates from the Germanic language, derived from the elements "hun" meaning "bear" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." It was particularly popular during the medieval period across various regions of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Humbert dates back to the 9th century, when it was borne by Humbert I, Count of Arles (800-857). He was a prominent figure in the Carolingian Empire and played a crucial role in defending the region against Viking raids.
In the 11th century, Humbert II, Count of Savoy (1072-1103), was a notable figure who strengthened the power of the House of Savoy in the region that is now part of modern-day France, Italy, and Switzerland.
The name Humbert gained further prominence in the 12th century with Humbert III of Savoy (1135-1189), a powerful nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade and was a close ally of the English king Richard the Lionheart.
Another notable bearer of the name was Humbert de Romanis (1200-1277), an Italian theologian and jurist who served as the fifth Master General of the Dominican Order. He was known for his influential writings on the governance of religious orders and the education of novices.
In the 15th century, Humbert de Batarnay (1420-1491) was a French military leader and courtier who served as the lord of Bouchage and played a significant role in the wars against England during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Humbert, which has been associated with nobility, military prowess, and religious leadership throughout various periods of European history.
People
Humbert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Humbert 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
Humbert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Humbert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 67 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Humbert 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 5,115,736 US residents.
Is Humbert a common name?
We classify Humbert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 431 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Humbert most popular?
The single biggest year for Humbert was 1930, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Humbert is about 80 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Humbert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Humbert 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.
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.