Rebert
A variation of Robert, derived from the Germanic name elements hrod (fame) and berht (bright).
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Rebert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Rebert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rebert births was 1925 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rebert. 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 Rebert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1925
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1925 SSA rank
#4,750
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Rebert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Rebert 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 Rebert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Rebert
The name Rebert has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically the Old High German name Ruodbehrt, which was later Latinized as Robertus. The name is derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning "fame" and "berht" meaning "bright." It essentially means "bright in fame" or "illustrious in renown."
The name Rebert first appeared in historical records around the 8th century, during the Carolingian dynasty in Western Europe. It was initially popular among the Franks and later spread to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions influenced by the Carolingian Empire and the subsequent Holy Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Rebert was Rebert, Count of Troyes, who lived in the late 9th century and was a prominent figure in the Carolingian Empire. Another notable individual was Rebert of Molesme, a French Benedictine monk and saint who lived from around 1028 to 1111 and founded the Cistercian Order.
In the 11th century, Rebert Guiscard, also known as Robert the Resourceful, was a Norman adventurer who became Duke of Apulia and Calabria in southern Italy. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and Sicily between 1057 and 1085.
During the 12th century, Rebert of Auxerre was a prominent French theologian and scholar who made significant contributions to the development of scholastic philosophy and theology.
In the 13th century, Rebert Grosseteste, an English statesman, scholastic philosopher, theologian, and Bishop of Lincoln, gained prominence for his scientific works and his role in the establishment of the University of Oxford.
While the name Rebert was once relatively common, particularly in certain regions of Europe, it has become less popular in modern times, with variations such as Robert, Rupert, and Roberta being more widely used. However, it remains a part of the historical and cultural heritage of various European societies, reflecting the influence of the Germanic languages and the Carolingian Empire.
People
Rebert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Rebert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rebert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rebert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rebert 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 Rebert a common name?
We classify Rebert 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 Rebert most popular?
The single biggest year for Rebert was 1925, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rebert 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 Rebert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Rebert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rebert 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 Rebert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Rebert 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 Rebert 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 Americans are named Rebert?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.