Colbert is an American given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements Hrodbern, which mean "bright" and "bear," respectively. It has been predominantly used as a masculine name in English-speaking countries. The name Colbert was brought to prominence in the United States by Colbert Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore, who founded Maryland colony in the early 17th century.
Here are some observations about the name Colbert:
- The name was most popular between 1914 and 1916 with 9 or more births each year.
- There were notable spikes in popularity during certain periods:
- Between 1886 and 1895, there were five births each year.
- From 1914 to 1923, there was a steady increase, reaching a peak of 19 births in 1931.
- There's another notable spike from 1944 to 1954, with the highest being 17 births in 1954.
- The name has seen fluctuations over time. After peaking in 1931 and 1954, it declined significantly in popularity by the late 1960s.
- Since the late 1980s, there have been fewer than 10 births per year for this name, indicating that Colbert has become quite rare today.