Lambert Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Lambert means 'bright land' or 'famous land'.
Meaning of the Name Lambert
Lambert is a Germanic name derived from the elements 'land' meaning 'land' and 'berht' meaning 'bright'. The name can be interpreted to mean 'bright land' or 'famous land'. It was a popular name among the Germanic tribes and later spread to other European countries. Lambert is a name with historical significance and is associated with notable figures throughout history.
Popularity of the Name Lambert
The popularity for the name Lambert peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 98 births, which ranked number 1,344 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Lambert had the most male births in 1918 with 98, which ranked number 620 out of 4,813 male names. The number of births for the name Lambert has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 10 births, an increase of 66.67%. Among males, Lambert has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 10 births, an increase of 66.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lambert
- 20 Year Trend of Lambert: 11.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Lambert: 66.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Lambert: 66.67%
Popularity of Lambert by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Lambert. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Lambert in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Lambert is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Lambert
- Total Births of Lambert: 11 (5.24%)
- Male Births of Lambert: 11 (5.24%)
Given the upward trend of Lambert over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.24% increase in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. Male births for Lambert have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 11 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.24%.