Lubert
A Germanic name originating from "hlud" meaning "loud" and "berht" meaning "bright".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Lubert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Lubert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lubert births was 1914 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lubert. 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 Lubert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1914
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,691
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Lubert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lubert from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lubert 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 Lubert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lubert
The given name Lubert is of Germanic origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old High German elements "lūd" meaning "people" and "beraht" meaning "bright" or "famous." The name was particularly prevalent in regions that are now parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lubert appears in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Petri Salisburgensis, a historical document from the Archdiocese of Salzburg, dated around the year 830 AD. This suggests that the name was in use among the Germanic tribes during the early medieval period.
In the 11th century, a Benedictine monk named Lubert of Hirschau (c. 1020-1090) became renowned for his role in the Hirsau Reforms, a movement that sought to revive monastic life and discipline within the Benedictine order. His efforts had a significant impact on the religious landscape of the time.
Another notable historical figure bearing the name was Lubert of Mainz (c. 1120-1190), a German theologian and poet who served as the Archbishop of Mainz from 1184 until his death. His literary works, including religious hymns and poems, were widely circulated and influential during the 12th century.
In the 14th century, a German knight named Lubert von Landau (c. 1310-1380) gained recognition for his military prowess and his role in the Hundred Years' War. He fought alongside the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and was awarded lands and titles for his service.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find Lubert Grimm (1488-1548), a German Renaissance scholar and humanist who made significant contributions to the field of education. He served as the rector of the Gymnasium Illustre in Lüneburg and was known for his efforts in reforming teaching methods and promoting the study of classical literature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the given name Lubert. While the name may have waned in popularity over time, its Germanic roots and historical significance remain a testament to its enduring legacy.
People
Lubert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lubert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lubert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lubert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lubert 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 Lubert a common name?
We classify Lubert 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lubert most popular?
The single biggest year for Lubert was 1914, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lubert 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 Lubert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lubert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lubert 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 Lubert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lubert 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 Lubert 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 Lubert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.