Holding steady.
Popularity of Bera since 1890
Babies named Bera per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bera's real moment was 1890.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 18 | 0 |
| 1900s | 20 | 0 |
| 1910s | 87 | 0 |
| 1920s | 46 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Bera originates from Old English 'bera,' meaning 'bear,' giving it a strong, nature-inspired feel. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1890, its peak year, and has remained extremely rare since. Bera never cracked the national rankings and has a stable trajectory, suggesting it was used sporadically. Without a significant presence in top states or modern revival, Bera remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an ancient, underused name with a straightforward meaning.
Bera is an Old English name derived from the word 'bera,' meaning 'bear.' It was used as a given name in Anglo-Saxon England, though it has never been common. It may also have originated as a short form of compound names such as Beornheard or Berhtwald.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Beera
Sibling names for Bera
Names that share Bera's style, for a brother or sister.
