Egbert Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Egbert is an Old English name meaning 'bright sword', derived from the elements 'ecg' and 'berht'. The name evolved through various forms in the Old and Middle English periods, becoming more infrequent in modern times. It is associated with notable historical figures, especially from the Anglo-Saxon era, but is now seen as a traditional name with historical significance.
The name Egbert is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Egbert has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Egbert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1192nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1992nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2763rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5236th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10567th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18398th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Egbert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Egbert"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛɡbərt/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Egbert is derived from the Old English elements 'ecg' meaning 'sword' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
bright sword
Language Evolution
Ecgbært (Old English), Egbert (Middle English), Egbert (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Egbert gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly in the 8th and 9th centuries, due to its association with several Anglo-Saxon kings.
Variants & Derivatives
Egberht, Egberd, Bert, Ebbie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Egbert is considered a somewhat archaic name, often viewed as traditional and associated with historical figures.
Famous People
Egbert of Wessex, Egbert H. Smith, Egbert T. Marsh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Egbert"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Egbert"
"Egbert" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1192nd of 7545 | 568 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1992nd of 6773 | 248 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2763rd of 7552 | 168 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5236th of 10718 | 60 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10567th of 16616 | 28 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 18398th of 23106 | 14 |
Regional Popularity of "Egbert" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
59.17% 816th/1379 |
63.27% 1497th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
78.86% 1227th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Egbert" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Egbert"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Egbert" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.