Boy
Hubert
bright mind, bright heart
About Hubert
Hubert emerges from history with surprising freshness for today's naming landscape. This sturdy, old-fashioned name carries a certain scholarly charm and quirky appeal that resonates with parents tired of trending choices. The name's vintage credentials give it character and personality that newer inventions simply cannot match. Hubert has a friendly, approachable quality despite its formal structure, making it adaptable to various social contexts. The potential nicknames—Hugh, Bert—offer casual alternatives while preserving the formal name's dignity. This choice appeals to parents who appreciate literary and historical connections, who value names with proven staying power over centuries. Hubert stands as a deliberate rejection of modern naming conventions, a choice that signals confidence in bucking trends and embracing individual taste over popular opinion.
Popularity of the Name Hubert
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #207 | ||||
| 1881 | #236 | ||||
| 1882 | #239 | ||||
| 1883 | #207 | ||||
| 1884 | #214 | ||||
| 1885 | #181 | ||||
| 1886 | #217 | ||||
| 1887 | #161 | ||||
| 1888 | #201 | ||||
| 1889 | #162 | ||||
| 1890 | #166 | ||||
| 1891 | #144 | ||||
| 1892 | #181 | ||||
| 1893 | #139 | ||||
| 1894 | #144 | ||||
| 1895 | #146 | ||||
| 1896 | #139 | ||||
| 1897 | #132 | ||||
| 1898 | #149 | ||||
| 1899 | #129 | ||||
| 1900 | #123 | #93 | |||
| 1901 | #119 | #80 | |||
| 1902 | #117 | ||||
| 1903 | #115 | #114 | |||
| 1904 | #124 | #106 | |||
| 1905 | #136 | #94 | |||
| 1906 | #129 | #128 | |||
| 1907 | #129 | #115 | |||
| 1908 | #124 | #108 | |||
| 1909 | #124 | #97 | |||
| 1910 | #106 | #114 | |||
| 1911 | #119 | #125 | |||
| 1912 | #122 | #122 | |||
| 1913 | #112 | #138 | |||
| 1914 | #118 | #122 | |||
| 1915 | #116 | #139 | |||
| 1916 | #113 | #123 | |||
| 1917 | #115 | #128 | |||
| 1918 | #114 | #125 | |||
| 1919 | #115 | #137 | |||
| 1920 | #113 | ||||
| 1921 | #115 | ||||
| 1922 | #116 | ||||
| 1923 | #117 | #158 | |||
| 1924 | #115 | #152 | |||
| 1925 | #124 | #147 | |||
| 1926 | #131 | ||||
| 1927 | #128 | ||||
| 1928 | #121 | ||||
| 1929 | #124 | ||||
| 1930 | #137 | ||||
| 1931 | #137 | ||||
| 1932 | #146 | ||||
| 1933 | #155 | ||||
| 1934 | #150 | ||||
| 1935 | #160 | ||||
| 1936 | #161 | ||||
| 1937 | #164 | ||||
| 1938 | #178 | ||||
| 1939 | #181 | ||||
| 1940 | #187 | ||||
| 1941 | #196 | ||||
| 1942 | #201 | ||||
| 1943 | #207 | ||||
| 1944 | #197 | ||||
| 1945 | #222 | ||||
| 1946 | #230 | ||||
| 1947 | #241 | ||||
| 1948 | #253 | ||||
| 1949 | #259 | ||||
| 1950 | #269 | ||||
| 1951 | #272 | ||||
| 1952 | #296 | ||||
| 1953 | #298 | ||||
| 1954 | #318 | ||||
| 1955 | #318 | ||||
| 1956 | #340 | ||||
| 1957 | #343 | ||||
| 1958 | #345 | ||||
| 1959 | #385 | ||||
| 1960 | #396 | ||||
| 1961 | #412 | ||||
| 1962 | #453 | ||||
| 1963 | #431 | ||||
| 1964 | #434 | #126 | |||
| 1965 | #443 | #109 | |||
| 1966 | #459 | #135 | |||
| 1967 | #471 | #140 | |||
| 1968 | #471 | #141 | |||
| 1969 | #506 | #156 | |||
| 1970 | #515 | #159 | |||
| 1971 | #522 | #177 | |||
| 1972 | #592 | #177 | |||
| 1973 | #588 | #185 | |||
| 1974 | #648 | #188 | |||
| 1975 | #651 | #200 | |||
| 1976 | #676 | #249 | |||
| 1977 | #665 | #316 | |||
| 1978 | #707 | #249 | |||
| 1979 | #779 | #214 | |||
| 1980 | #702 | #305 | |||
| 1981 | #794 | #252 | |||
| 1982 | #737 | #276 | |||
| 1983 | #899 | #310 | |||
| 1984 | #852 | ||||
| 1985 | #862 | ||||
| 1986 | #954 | #299 | |||
| 2007 | #852 | #355 | #416 | ||
| 2008 | #590 | #322 | #404 | ||
| 2009 | #589 | #306 | #432 | ||
| 2010 | #569 | #274 | #445 | ||
| 2011 | #515 | #315 | #431 | ||
| 2012 | #617 | #254 | #410 | ||
| 2013 | #547 | #310 | #263 | ||
| 2014 | #665 | #274 | #271 | ||
| 2015 | #650 | #319 | #236 | ||
| 2016 | #649 | #400 | #317 | ||
| 2017 | #665 | #423 | #301 | ||
| 2018 | #643 | #397 | #179 | ||
| 2019 | #809 | #426 | #199 | ||
| 2020 | #715 | #405 | #199 | ||
| 2021 | #813 | #793 | #188 | ||
| 1987 | #329 | ||||
| 1988 | #211 | ||||
| 1989 | #337 | ||||
| 1991 | #303 | #492 | |||
| 1992 | #281 | #427 | |||
| 1994 | #313 | #455 | |||
| 1996 | #351 | #484 | |||
| 1997 | #415 | #504 | |||
| 2001 | #456 | #475 | |||
| 2006 | #304 | #423 | |||
| 2022 | #682 | #225 | |||
| 2024 | #849 | #253 | |||
| 1993 | #441 | ||||
| 1995 | #659 | ||||
| 1998 | #476 | ||||
| 1999 | #686 | ||||
| 2000 | #437 | ||||
| 2002 | #478 | ||||
| 2003 | #527 | ||||
| 2004 | #430 | ||||
| 2005 | #644 | ||||
| 2023 | #263 | ||||
| 2025 | #273 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Hubert
Names Similar to Hubert
Nicknames for Hubert
- Bert
- Hugh
- Hub
- Hubie
- Bertie
Famous People Named Hubert
| Hubert Humphrey | American politician and Vice President |
| Hubert Reeves | Canadian astrophysicist and science popularizer |
| Hubert Sumlin | American blues guitarist |
| Hubert Green | American professional golfer |
| Hubert Selby Jr. | American writer |
| Hubert Joly | French businessman and former CEO of Best Buy |
| Hubert Aquin | Canadian novelist and filmmaker |
| Hubert Davis | American basketball coach and former NBA player |
| Hubert Dreyfus | American philosopher |
| Hubert Laws | American flutist and jazz musician |
| Hubert Minnis | Bahamian politician and former Prime Minister |
| Hubert de Givenchy | French fashion designer |
Characters Named Hubert
| Hubert Farnsworth | From "Futurama" |
| Hubert Cumberdale | From "Salad Fingers" |
| Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath | From the OSS 117 spy film series |
| Hubert Horatio Humphrey | From "Angry Beavers" |
| Hubert Simpson | From "Corner Gas" |
| Hubert H. Humphrey | From "Benson" |
| Hubert J. Farnsworth | From "Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis" |