Hebert
Every Hebert since 1894 — 1,066 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hebert
Hebert is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1894, 1,066 American babies have been named Hebert. Its peak came in 1928, when 43 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 Hebert stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hebert year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,816 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,224 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,025 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,175 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,954 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,900 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,318 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,003 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,038 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,720 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,178 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,539 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,373 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,801 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,372 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,689 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,955 |
| 1955 | 11 | #2,487 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,262 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,180 |
| 1940 | 12 | #2,126 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,078 |
| 1930 | 31 | #1,290 |
| 1925 | 21 | #1,707 |
| 1920 | 19 | #1,845 |
| 1915 | 15 | #1,914 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,363 |
| 1905 | 5 | #1,317 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,098 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hebert
- Hebert Silva Santos Soccer player · b. 1991
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hebert in 2025?
Hebert did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hebert?
1,066 babies have been named Hebert in the United States since 1894, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hebert most popular?
Hebert peaked in 1928, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Hebert a boy or girl name?
Hebert is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hebert rising or falling?
Hebert is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hebert?
Well-known people named Hebert include Hebert Silva Santos (soccer player).