UK boy's name
Cuthbert
Notable champion renowned for their brilliant mind and courage.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cuthbert is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Cuthbert popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 7 births.
This profile covers 45 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 45 living people in the UK are called Cuthbert. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cuthbert ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 7 boys were registered as Cuthbert.
- • About 45 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cuthbert as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2022
7 births
Estimated living
45
2026
Meaning
What does Cuthbert mean?
The name Cuthbert is of Old English origin, emerging during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. It is derived from the Old English words "cuð" meaning "famous" and "beorht" meaning "bright" or "brilliant". Together, the name Cuthbert can be interpreted as "famous brightness" or "illustrious glory".
Cuthbert was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in the northern regions of England. It gained significant prominence due to its association with St. Cuthbert, a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon monk and Bishop of Lindisfarne, who was renowned for his piety and miracles. The Venerable Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" contains numerous references to St. Cuthbert, contributing to the name's enduring legacy.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cuthbert was St. Cuthbert himself, who lived from around 634 to 687 AD. He was a highly revered figure in the early English church and played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity in the region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Cuthbert, Archbishop of Canterbury, who held office from 740 to 758 AD. He was a prominent figure in the ecclesiastical affairs of his time and played a significant role in the development of the English church.
In the 9th century, Cuthbert, a monk of Wearmouth-Jarrow, gained recognition for his contribution to the preservation of ancient manuscripts and the dissemination of knowledge during the Carolingian Renaissance.
During the medieval period, Cuthbert Tunstall (c. 1474-1559) was an English bishop, diplomat, and scholar who served as the Bishop of London and later as the Bishop of Durham.
In more recent history, Cuthbert Collingwood (1748-1810) was a prominent British naval officer who served as a vice-admiral during the Napoleonic Wars and played a significant role in several notable naval battles.
While the name Cuthbert may not be as common today, it has left an indelible mark on history, primarily due to its association with religious figures, scholars, and prominent individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cuthbert over time
The chart below shows babies named Cuthbert registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cuthbert, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cuthbert by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cuthbert was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4193 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4187 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3364 | 10 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Cuthbert
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Cuthbert: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cuthbert in the UK right now?
In 2024, Cuthbert was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cuthbert most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 7 babies registered as Cuthbert in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cuthbert?
Notable champion renowned for their brilliant mind and courage.
How many people are called Cuthbert in the UK?
A total of 45 babies have been registered as Cuthbert across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.