Total births
640
Boys' name · since 1891
Hurbert
Since 1891, U.S. Social Security records show 640 babies named Hurbert, peaking in 1928. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 640
- total births
- 1891–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Hurbert sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 640 recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Hurbert recorded 640 times among boys since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1980.
- 640 total births
- 1891–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
640 boys have been named Hurbert since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 640
- total births
- 1891–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Hurbert was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
28 babies were named Hurbert in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Hurbert's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hurbert's full recorded timeline at 1933, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1895, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hurbert at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Hurbert popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1980
- Peak year (1928)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Hurbert by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hurbert's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Hurbert births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 17
1890s
17 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
107 births
- 1920s
1920s
190 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s
1940s
86 births
- 1950s 55
1950s
55 births
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 190 births (30% of all-time use).
How Hurbert compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hurbert's total volume
Hurbert vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hurbert by state
Where Hurbert concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.8% |
North Carolina share of Hurbert's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 640 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hurbert? ▼
Since 1891, Social Security records show 640 babies named Hurbert. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 28 births.
When was Hurbert most popular? ▼
Hurbert was most popular in the 1920s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Hurbert most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hurbert are North Carolina (6 births), Alabama (5 births), Tennessee (5 births).
How long has the name Hurbert been used? ▼
Hurbert has been recorded in Social Security data since 1891, spanning 90 years of data through 1980.
What names are similar to Hurbert? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hurley, Hurshel, Huriel, Hurman, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hurbert's data
- Hurbert's decade-level peak was the 1920s (190 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Hurberts (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hurbert
Nearby Names Like Hurbert
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hurbert
Hurley Boy
#8324 2,581 births
Hurshel Boy
841 births
Huriel Boy
278 births
Hurman Boy
203 births
Hurshell Boy
131 births
Compare Hurbert side by side: Hurbert vs Hurley Hurbert vs Hurshel Hurbert vs Huriel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hurbert: Baby Name Since 1891 - 640 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hurbert. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hurbert draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.