Holding steady.
Popularity of Huberta since 1917
Babies named Huberta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 71 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 35 |
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Huberta is a rare feminine name that saw its most notable usage in the United States around the 1920s. It peaked in 1920, the same year it first entered the Social Security records, though it never achieved widespread popularity. The name has since become virtually unused, with no recorded births in recent years. As a feminine form of Hubert, it carries the meaning of 'bright heart' or 'bright mind'. Its rarity today makes it an almost unique choice, but it remains a recognizable classic from a bygone era.
Huberta is the feminine form of Hubert, which derives from the Old High German elements 'hugu' meaning 'mind, spirit' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. The name was borne by Saint Hubert, an 8th-century bishop and patron saint of hunters. The feminine form Huberta emerged in the 19th century, primarily in German-speaking regions, but saw modest use in the United States in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bertie, Hubertina
Sibling names for Huberta
Names that share Huberta's style, for a brother or sister.
