Norbert
Norbert: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Norbert
Root meaning: “north”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old High German nord (“north”) + beraht (“bright”).
How popular is Norbert?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 20,379 boys in the U.S. have been named Norbert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4441 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #207 in 1922. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Norbert FAQ
What does the name Norbert mean?
Norbert traces back to a root meaning "north". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From Old High German nord (“north”) + beraht (“bright”).
What is the origin of the name Norbert?
Norbert is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Norbert?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 20,379 boys in the U.S. have been named Norbert (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4441 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #207 in 1922. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Norbert a boy or girl name?
Norbert is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 20,379 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.