Bright, cool, or renowned
Derived from the Germanic elements 'col' (meaning cool or charcoal) and 'berht' (meaning bright or famous). It was introduced to England by the Normans and has historically functioned more commonly as a surname than a given name.
Less common today
Colbert isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,128 in 1992.
Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist
French statesman and Minister of Finances under Louis XIV
Professional freestyle skier
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
