Seibert
From German origins, meaning "bright victory" or "shining conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Seibert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Seibert today is around 89 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seibert births was 1913 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seibert. 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 Seibert is about 89 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Seiberts were born before 1947.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Seibert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1913
8 babies that year
Average age
89
years old
1942 SSA rank
#3,967
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Seibert: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Seibert from the 1910s through to the 1940s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 32 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Seibert remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seibert 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 Seibert 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 Seibert
The name Seibert has its origins in the Germanic languages, specifically derived from the Old German words "sigi" meaning "victory" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "illustrious." This combination suggests the name carries a connotation of a victorious and illustrious person.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Seibert can be traced back to the 8th century in the Frankish Empire, which covered parts of modern-day France, Germany, and the Low Countries. During this period, the name was often written as "Sigibertus" or variations thereof.
In the 11th century, the name Seibert appeared in several historical records and documents from the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure from this time was Seibert of Wevelinghoven, a Benedictine monk and chronicler who lived in the late 11th century and documented the history of his monastery.
As the name spread throughout Europe, it took on various spellings and forms, such as Seybert, Seybert, and Siebrecht, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of different regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Seibert in literature can be found in the medieval German epic poem "Das Nibelungenlied" (The Nibelungenlied), which dates back to the 13th century. In this work, a character named Seibert is mentioned as one of the warriors who accompanied the hero Siegfried.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Seibert. Here are five examples:
1. Seibert Heilmann (c. 1460 - c. 1530), a German Renaissance painter known for his religious works and altarpieces.
2. Seibert Rasp (1619 - 1703), a German Baroque sculptor and woodcarver who created intricate works for churches and monasteries.
3. Seibert von Potier (1792 - 1858), a German-born Prussian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a military reformer.
4. Seibert Alverdes (1889 - 1968), a German philosopher and educator who wrote extensively on educational theory and philosophy of culture.
5. Seibert Lassen (1918 - 2008), a Danish actor and singer who had a prolific career in theater, film, and television spanning over six decades.
These examples illustrate the widespread use of the name Seibert across various professions, cultures, and time periods, further highlighting its enduring legacy and historical significance.
People
Seibert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seibert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Seibert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seibert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seibert 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Seibert a common name?
We classify Seibert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 66 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seibert most popular?
The single biggest year for Seibert was 1913, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seibert is about 89 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 Seibert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seibert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seibert 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 Seibert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seibert 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 Seibert 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 people have the name Seibert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.