Hebert
A boy's name of French origin with 1,066 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from French.
Hebert is a boy's baby name of French origin, a French surname from the Germanic Heribert — composed of heri (army) and beraht (bright, famous), meaning 'bright army' or 'famous warrior.' The French pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable (eh-BEAR), giving it a distinctly French character.
Hebert as a given name was particularly common in Cajun Louisiana and French-Canadian communities, where French surnames regularly became first names as a way of honoring family lineage. It carries the warm, distinctly Louisiana French character of Cajun naming tradition.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Hebert's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Hebert follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Hebert's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hebert has 94+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1894.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 26 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 49 | — |
| 1990s | 49 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 37 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 34 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 88 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 113 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 108 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 185 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 226 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 112 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 27 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 7 | — |
The Story of Hebert
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1928, Hebert is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Hebert are most likely born between 1918 and 1938.
How rare is Hebert?
With 1,066 total births on record, Hebert remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1894, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 226 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Hebert by the numbers
- Would fill 22 school buses
- Meeting one Hebert per day would take 2.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(94 years, 1894–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | #12811 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11223 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10022 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9174 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12953 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7899 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9017 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7317 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12002 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10039 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6720 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10512 |
| 1997 | 6 | #8555 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8176 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9349 |
| 1992 | 13 | #4415 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8686 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5539 |
| 1989 | 5 | #8372 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7384 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1894–2021