Hubert
From Old French Hubert, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hugiz (“mind”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”).
Every Hubert since 1880 — 57,761 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hubert
Hubert is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,400 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 57,761 American babies have been named Hubert. Its peak came in 1924, when 1,551 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hubert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hubert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 34 | #3,400 |
| 2024 | — | — | 32 | #3,552 |
| 2023 | — | — | 23 | #4,515 |
| 2022 | — | — | 30 | #3,722 |
| 2021 | — | — | 29 | #3,768 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,947 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,051 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,648 |
| 2017 | — | — | 36 | #3,212 |
| 2016 | — | — | 38 | #3,085 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,106 |
| 2014 | — | — | 48 | #2,557 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,362 |
| 2012 | — | — | 45 | #2,693 |
| 2011 | — | — | 47 | #2,605 |
| 2010 | — | — | 49 | #2,528 |
| 2009 | — | — | 37 | #3,128 |
| 2008 | — | — | 48 | #2,602 |
| 2007 | — | — | 52 | #2,457 |
| 2006 | — | — | 53 | #2,362 |
| 2005 | — | — | 57 | #2,144 |
| 2004 | — | — | 52 | #2,220 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,326 |
| 2002 | — | — | 49 | #2,169 |
| 2001 | — | — | 46 | #2,227 |
| 2000 | — | — | 55 | #1,904 |
| 1995 | — | — | 61 | #1,553 |
| 1990 | — | — | 82 | #1,210 |
| 1985 | — | — | 110 | #862 |
| 1980 | — | — | 153 | #702 |
| 1975 | — | — | 159 | #651 |
| 1970 | — | — | 245 | #515 |
| 1965 | — | — | 306 | #443 |
| 1960 | — | — | 400 | #396 |
| 1955 | — | — | 536 | #318 |
| 1950 | — | — | 603 | #269 |
| 1945 | — | — | 610 | #222 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,636 | 762 | #187 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,278 | 905 | #160 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,261 | 1,277 | #137 |
| 1925 | 10 | #3,216 | 1,461 | #124 |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,209 | 1,508 | #113 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,577 | 1,195 | #116 |
| 1910 | — | — | 289 | #106 |
| 1905 | — | — | 163 | #136 |
| 1900 | — | — | 189 | #123 |
| 1895 | — | — | 106 | #146 |
| 1890 | — | — | 85 | #166 |
| 1885 | — | — | 72 | #181 |
| 1880 | — | — | 59 | #207 |
Famous people named Hubert
- Hubert van Eyck Painter · 1366–1426
- Hubert de Givenchy Fashion designer · 1927–2018
- Hubert Robert Painter · 1733–1808
- Hubert Humphrey Politician · 1911–1978
- Hubert Lyautey Military personnel · 1854–1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hubert mean?
From Old French Hubert, ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hugiz (“mind”) + *berhtaz (“bright, famous”).
How popular is the name Hubert in 2025?
Hubert ranked #3,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hubert?
57,761 babies have been named Hubert in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hubert most popular?
Hubert peaked in 1924, when 1,551 newborns received the name.
Is Hubert a boy or girl name?
Hubert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hubert rising or falling?
Hubert is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hubert?
Well-known people named Hubert include Hubert van Eyck (painter), Hubert de Givenchy (fashion designer), Hubert Robert (painter).