Lambert Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Lambert has Germanic origins, meaning 'bright land'. It evolved through historical forms such as Landberht and Lambertus, reflecting its linguistic journey. The name is often associated with nobility and has a rich history of use due to several saints. It has no biblical connections but remains a distinctive name in modern times.
The name Lambert is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest 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, Lambert has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. 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, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Lambert' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 783rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1028th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1285th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2163rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3601st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9416th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7308th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Lambert' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lambert"
Pronunciation
/ˈlæmbərt/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Lambert comes from the Germanic elements 'land' meaning 'land' or 'territory' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It has been used since the early Middle Ages.
Meaning
Bright land
Language Evolution
Landberht (Old High German), Lambertus (Latin), Lambert (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in France and Germany, due to several saints named Lambert, including Saint Lambert of Maastricht, who was martyred in the 7th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Lamberto (Italian), Lamberth (Old English variant), Lambertus (Latin variant), Lamb (short form)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Lambert is perceived as a classic and somewhat aristocratic name, often associated with nobility and tradition. It is less common in modern times but retains a certain charm.
Famous People
Lambert of Maastricht, a saint and martyr, Katherine Lambert, a notable American artist, Adam Lambert, a contemporary singer and performer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lambert"
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 "Lambert"
"Lambert" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 783rd of 7545 | 1,158 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1028th of 6773 | 746 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1285th of 7552 | 682 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2163rd of 10718 | 303 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3601st of 16616 | 235 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9416th of 24088 | 96 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7308th of 23106 | 129 |
Regional Popularity of "Lambert" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
35.24% 499th/1416 |
51.63% 712th/1379 |
68.01% 1609th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
45.34% 701st/1546 |
62.85% 978th/1556 |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.50% 1147th/2227 |
- |
63.97% 1825th/2853 |
37.12% 1030th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
55.83% 3504th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Lambert" 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 "Lambert"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lambert" 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.