Holding steady.
Popularity of Barbera since 1925
Babies named Barbera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 37 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Barbera first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925 and reached its highest popularity in 1934. Since then, its usage has been stable but extremely uncommon, with no recorded rank in recent years. The name is a feminization of the surname Barber, and it may also be confused with the name Barbara. Its peak year was 1934, after which it never gained wide adoption, remaining a rare choice.
Barbera is a feminine given name derived from the occupational surname Barber, which comes from Old French 'barbier' (beard-trimmer). It is also an Italian surname and given name, potentially from the Italian word 'barbaro' meaning barbarian. The name was occasionally used as a variant of Barbara in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Barbera
Names that share Barbera's style, for a brother or sister.
