Luberta
A feminine name derived from the Germanic name Leuberta, meaning "beloved bright one".
Name Census estimates that about 158 living Americans carry the first name Luberta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Luberta today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luberta births was 1925 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luberta. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Luberta is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lubertas were born before 1957.
People living today
158
~ 1 in 2,169,331 Americans
Peak year
1925
38 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1965 SSA rank
#5,581
Tracked since 1883
Census
Luberta in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 202 people with the first name Luberta, which placed it at #38,178 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#38,178
National first-name rank
People counted
202
202 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Luberta
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Luberta is Black at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Luberta described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Luberta at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.1% · 176
- White6.4% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 6
- Two or more races2.5% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 2
Popularity
Luberta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luberta from the 1880s through to the 1960s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 250 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luberta 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 Luberta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lubertas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas recorded the most babies named Luberta, while Louisiana, Alabama, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 33 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Luberta
The name Luberta is believed to have originated from the Old German language, derived from the root words "lube" meaning "beloved" and "berta" meaning "bright" or "shining." This combination suggests the name's meaning relates to a "beloved, shining one." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions of present-day Germany and parts of central Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Luberta can be traced back to the 9th century, where it appeared in various monastic records and chronicles from the Carolingian Empire. At the time, it was primarily used by noble families and those of higher social standing, reflecting the name's association with radiance and affection.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Luberta von Staufen, born in 1135, was a member of the influential Hohenstaufen dynasty. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of the Church, traits that aligned with the name's connotations of brightness and admiration.
During the Renaissance period, the name Luberta experienced a resurgence, particularly among the artistic and scholarly circles of Italy. One such individual was Luberta Piccolomini, born in 1475, a renowned poet and patron of the arts in Florence. Her works celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, reflecting the name's radiant undertones.
In the 17th century, Luberta Countess von Schönborn, born in 1638, was a prominent figure in the court of the Holy Roman Empire. She was renowned for her diplomatic skills and her efforts in promoting cultural exchange, further exemplifying the name's associations with brightness and admiration.
Another notable figure was Luberta Maria von Wittelsbach, born in 1766, a member of the influential Bavarian royal family. She was known for her philanthropic endeavors and her support of education, embodying the name's connotations of being beloved and revered.
Throughout history, the name Luberta has maintained a sense of radiance, affection, and admiration, reflecting its roots in the Old German language. While not as commonly used in modern times, its historical significance and cultural associations have left an indelible mark on the annals of various European regions.
People
Luberta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Luberta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Luberta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luberta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 158 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luberta 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 2,169,331 US residents.
Is Luberta a common name?
We classify Luberta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,016 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luberta most popular?
The single biggest year for Luberta was 1925, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luberta is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Luberta in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 202 people with the name Luberta, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #38,178 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Luberta in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Luberta?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Luberta leans strongly female. 196 people counted with this name were female (99.0%), compared with 2 male bearers (1.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Luberta?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Luberta is Black at 87.1%. The next largest groups are White (6.4%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Luberta most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Luberta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.1% (176 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Luberta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Luberta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Luberta 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.
Is Luberta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Luberta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Luberta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Luberta?
Want to know how many Americans are named Luberta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.