How Many People Are Named Halbert?

Complete statistics for the name Halbert: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Halbert
Rare
Old English

Halbert means noble warrior and is a very rare male name, with only 458 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 720,826 Americans. The majority of folks named Halbert are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.

~4,490
Living in US
1 in 73,819
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble warrior
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are believed to be creative, expressive, and optimistic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,291
Worldwide Bearers
#219,201
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
815
🇧🇷 Brazil
187
🇵🇭 Philippines
52
🇻🇪 Venezuela
40
🇨🇴 Colombia
38
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇳🇬 Nigeria
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
12
🇬🇧 Scotland
10
🇵🇪 Peru
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
458 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
181
Would be 30–60 (16%)
956
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 1,137 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Halbert Through the Generations

Halbert peaked in popularity in 1923 when 29 babies were given this name, marking a high point in its usage. Over time, the name has maintained stability, with no significant fluctuations in its ranking. Today, there are 458 Halberts alive in the U.S., with 84% being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that Halbert remains a cherished name among those who grew up during earlier decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 17
North Carolina 10
Mississippi 6
Kentucky 5

✨ Similar Names to Halbert

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Halbert's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Halbert

How Many People Have the Name Halbert?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,490 people in the United States currently share the name Halbert. That works out to roughly 1 in every 73,819 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Halbert a Common or Rare Name?

Halbert is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Halbert Mean?

Halbert means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Halbert in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Halbert Most Popular?

The name Halbert reached peak popularity in 1923, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Halbert?

Approximately 4,490 people named Halbert live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,490. That works out to roughly 1 in 73,819 Americans.

Is Halbert a rare name?

Halbert is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 73,819 Americans has this name.

What does the name Halbert mean?

Halbert means "noble warrior" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Halbert more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Halbert are male and 0% are female.

When was Halbert most popular?

Halbert peaked in 1923 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,490
All-Time Births4,490
1 in X1 in 73,819
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1923
World Rank#219,201
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.