Holding steady.
Popularity of Laberta since 1915
Babies named Laberta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Laberta's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 53 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laberta is a rare feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1915, a period when many new name creations were formed by adding fashionable suffixes to surnames or existing names. Its peak and only notable usage occurred in 1915, and it has remained extremely uncommon since then, with no significant resurgence. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a sharp decline or revival. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Laberta likely originated as an elaboration of the surname Labert or as a variant of Alberta, sharing a possible connection to the Old German elements for 'noble' and 'bright'. Today, Laberta is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a vintage, turn-of-the-century feel.
Laberta is a rare feminine first name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. It likely originated as an elaboration of the surname Labert, or as a variant of Alberta, a name derived from the masculine Albert (from Old German 'adal' meaning noble and 'beraht' meaning bright). Its usage peaked in 1915 and has remained very rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bertie, Berta, Birdie
Variants: Alberta, Labertine
Sibling names for Laberta
Names that share Laberta's style, for a brother or sister.
