Seibert

A boy's name of German origin with 66 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A surname.

Seibert is a boy's baby name of German origin, derived from the Old High German Sigiberht, combining sigi (victory) and beraht (bright, shining), meaning 'bright victory' or 'shining triumph.'

More commonly found as a German surname, Seibert as a given name reflects an older American tradition of using family surnames as first names. Its strong consonant cluster gives it a sturdy, no-nonsense character with deep Germanic roots.

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Phonetically, Seibert belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the German naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring German names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Seibert’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1913

1913

Peak

8 births

1913

First recorded

30 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Seibert has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.

First appeared: 1913Peak: 1913 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Seibert
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1940s	10	#3951	▲
1930s	6	#3486	▼
1920s	18	#4310	▼
1910s	32	#3632	—

The Story of Seibert

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1913, Seibert is a name steeped in history. Boys named Seibert are most likely born between 1913 and 1923.

How rare is Seibert?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Seibert is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1910s with 32 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Seibert by the numbers

Would fill 1 school bus

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(11 years, 1913–1942)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Seibert
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1942	5	#3967	0
1941	5	#3935	-1 (-16.7%)
1936	6	#3486	+1 (20.0%)
1927	5	#4702	0
1925	5	#4776	-3 (-37.5%)
1920	8	#3453	+1 (14.3%)
1918	7	#3660	+2 (40.0%)
1917	5	#4486	0
1916	5	#4425	-2 (-28.6%)
1915	7	#3353	-1 (-12.5%)
1913	8	#2237	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seibert a boy's or girl's name?

Seibert is primarily a boy's name.

When was Seibert most popular?

Seibert reached its peak popularity in 1913 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Seibert?

Seibert is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 66 babies in the U.S. since 1913. Its peak was in 1913.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–1942