boy's name
Humbert
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,381
Humbert is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Humbert is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 1934, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Humbert over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2000s. The striped bar is the 2000s, still in progress — it covers 2000 to 2005, not a full ten years.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 175 |
| 1910s | 135 |
| 1920s | 175 |
| 1930s | 180 |
| 1940s | 100 |
| 1950s | 75 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s (to 2005) | 5 |
How popular is Humbert?
In 2005, Humbert was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Humbert is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Humbert
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Humbert also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Humbert over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Humbert
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Humbert — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Humbert
How popular is the name Humbert?
In 2005, Humbert was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Humbert a girl's or a boy's name?
Humbert is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Humbert?
Humbert has 2 syllables.
When was Humbert most popular?
Humbert peaked in 1934, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.