Holding steady.
Popularity of Weber since 1915
Babies named Weber per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2008, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Weber's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Weber is an occupational surname turned first name, meaning 'weaver' and rooted in both English and German traditions. Since being first recorded in 1915, the name has never reached the top 1000 nationally, with its peak year of 1915 reflecting a modest 14 births. The trajectory has remained stable, with fewer than 10 annual births in recent decades and no top state concentrations. As a name, Weber offers a strong, one-syllable sound and a connection to craft trades, but it remains a rare choice compared to more common occupational names like Mason or Carter.
Weber is a German and English occupational surname meaning 'weaver,' derived from Middle High German 'weber' and related to the verb 'weben' (to weave). As a given name, it has been used primarily in the United States, often as a transferred use of the surname. The name peaked in usage in 1915 and has remained rare but consistently used since then.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Weaver
Sibling names for Weber
Names that share Weber's style, for a brother or sister.
