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Norbert

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOR-bərt /ˈnɔr.bərt/High

Meaning: From Germanic nord, 'north', plus beraht, 'bright, famous'; 'bright north; famous in the north'Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright north; famous in the north: Norbert is Germanic for 'bright north'. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom Germanic nord, 'north', plus beraht, 'bright, famous'; 'bright north; famous in the north'
U.S. rank (2024)#6359 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,377

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418852024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Norbert comes from Germanic nord, 'north', plus beraht, 'bright, famous' — 'bright north; famous in the north'. Borne by St Norbert, founder of the Premonstratensian order. A crisp, vintage name across German and Central European families (nickname Norb).

In the U.S. it peaked in the early 20th century. Rare today, bright-north at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Norbert joins the Germanic nord, 'north', with beraht, 'bright, famous' — 'bright north; famous in the north' — a crisp, vintage name (St Norbert; said 'NOR-bərt').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Norbert — root etymology

Variations

NorbertoNorberth

Nicknames

Norb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Norbert mean?

Norbert is Germanic for 'bright north; famous in the north'.

How do you pronounce Norbert?

It's said NOR-bərt /ˈnɔr.bərt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Norbert a boy or girl name?

Norbert is a boy's name.

How popular is Norbert?

Norbert is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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