How Common is the First Name Herbert?
We estimate that there are 60,438 people named Herbert who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Herbert is the 372nd most common for men, and the 805th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Herbert?
The average person named Herbert is 64.25 years old.
Is Herbert a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
49 people named Herbert were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 2,641st most popular name for boys, and the 5,675th most popular overall.
The popularity of Herbert peaked between 1928–1929, when it was the 25th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Herbert a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Herbert is almost exclusively a male name. 99.4% of people named Herbert are male.
Facts About the Name Herbert
Popularity of Herbert in England
In 2020, Herbert was the 923rd most popular name for boys in England and Wales.