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How Many People Are Named Herbert?
Estimated people named Herbert living in the U.S. today
67,986
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 229,328
- Peak year: 1928 (8,113 births)
- Estimated living today: 67,986
Herbert by age group — who carries the name today?
Herbert popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Herbert
Herbert has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 229,328 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 67,986 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,028 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Herberts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Herbert in the US?
An estimated 67,986 people named Herbert are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Herbert rare — about 1 in 5,028 Americans.
Is Herbert a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Herbert is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Herbert most popular?
Herbert peaked in 1928, when 8,113 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Herbert?
Herbert ranks #730 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).