Herbert is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #811 in 2025 with 40 recorded births. This places Herbert in the top 13% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 52 births ranking #672. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 566.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 6,798 boys born was named Herbert. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.