boy's name
Colbert
KOHL-bert (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,439
Colbert is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1931, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1886.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Colbert Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 82 |
| 1920s | 98 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 107 |
| 1950s | 115 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 6 |
How Popular Is Colbert?
In 2012, Colbert was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Colbert Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Colbert
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Colbert Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Colbert over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Colbert
- English KOHL-bert
Sibling Names for Colbert
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Colbert — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Colbert
How popular is the name Colbert?
In 2012, Colbert was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Colbert a girl's or a boy's name?
Colbert is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Colbert?
Colbert has 2 syllables.
When was Colbert most popular?
Colbert peaked in 1931, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.