Baleria
Of uncertain origin, possibly bearing a meaning related to courage or valor.
Name Census estimates that about 421 living Americans carry the first name Baleria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Baleria today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Baleria births was 2006 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Baleria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
421
~ 1 in 814,143 Americans
Peak year
2006
38 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,522
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Baleria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Baleria from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 226 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Baleria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Baleria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Balerias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Baleria
The name Baleria has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Etruscan word "baler," meaning "brave" or "courageous." The name gained popularity during the early days of the Roman Empire, as the Etruscans were gradually assimilated into Roman culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Baleria can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman named Baleria Lucrecia in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (circa 27 BC - 17 AD). Livy's account suggests that Baleria Lucrecia was a prominent figure in Roman society during the 6th century BC.
In the 2nd century AD, a Roman matron named Baleria Sorana was celebrated for her virtues and philanthropic efforts. She was known for her generosity towards the less fortunate and her dedication to the preservation of ancient Roman traditions.
During the Byzantine era, a noblewoman named Baleria Argyropoulina (c. 1070 - 1136) gained fame for her intellectual pursuits and her patronage of the arts. She was a prominent figure in the court of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and was highly respected for her knowledge of philosophy and literature.
In the 16th century, Baleria Gamba (c. 1530 - 1600) was a renowned Italian poet and playwright. Her works, which explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and influenced many subsequent writers.
Another notable figure bearing the name Baleria was the Italian painter Baleria Beltrami (1759 - 1838). She was one of the few women artists of her time to achieve widespread recognition, and her portraits and religious works adorned numerous churches and galleries throughout Italy.
While the name Baleria has its roots in ancient Etruscan and Roman cultures, it has endured over the centuries and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on history through their contributions to literature, art, philosophy, and society.
People
Baleria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Baleria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Baleria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Baleria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 421 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Baleria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 814,143 US residents.
Is Baleria a common name?
We classify Baleria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 430 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Baleria most popular?
The single biggest year for Baleria was 2006, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Baleria is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Baleria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Baleria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.