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Herbert

Herbert is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Herbert?

Recorded births named Herbert by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	229,383 births
England & Wales since 1996	802 births
Ireland since 1964	62 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Herbert's popularity over time

Babies named Herbert per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1928 (8,113/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (52/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (8/yr).

When was Herbert popular?

Herbert reached its peak in 1928, when it was the #51 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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