The nameNorbert
Norbert is a Germanic name of a saint who founded an order. It was a top 250 American name in 1922.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Norbert comes from the Germanic nord, "north", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Saint Norbert founded the Premonstratensian order in 1120. In the United States the name reached 207th place in 1922. In England and Wales it reached 1242nd in 2008.
Famous people named Norbert
- Norbert Wiener, mathematician
Popularity of the name Norbert
Norbert in the United States
Norbert was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 5,939 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Norbert. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 1924. Half of all babies named Norbert in the United States were born before 1931, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Norbert in France
Norbert was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 5,280 births over the decade, 20% of all recorded babies named Norbert. Half of all babies named Norbert in France were born before 1946, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Norbert in Austria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Norbert mean?
Norbert comes from the Germanic nord, "north", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Norbert?
Germanic.
Is Norbert a girl's or a boy's name?
Norbert is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Norbert?
In 2024, Norbert was the 6254th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 14 births.
Who are famous people named Norbert?
Norbert Wiener, mathematician.