Holding steady.
Popularity of Bubber since 1900
Babies named Bubber per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bubber's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 15 |
| 1910s | 49 |
| 1920s | 39 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bubber is a rare American English nickname of uncertain origin, first recorded in 1900. It reached its peak usage in 1904, but even then it never entered the top 1,000 names. The name has remained stable in rarity, with no significant resurgence in recent decades. It exemplifies the trend of affectionate nicknames that were common in the early 20th century but have since faded from use.
Bubber appears to be an American English diminutive or nickname, possibly from 'brother' or as a playful term for a young boy. Its usage was documented from the early 1900s, particularly in the United States, but it never reached widespread popularity and has since fallen out of common use.
Sibling names for Bubber
Names that share Bubber's style, for a brother or sister.
