Roberta
Roberta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Roberta
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert.
Etymology
By surface analysis, Robert + -a.
How popular is Roberta?
Since 1880, 171,548 girls and 782 boys in the U.S. have been named Roberta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #1518 in 1943. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Roberta
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Roberta
Sister and brother names that share Roberta's Germanic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Roberta FAQ
What does the name Roberta mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Robert. By surface analysis, Robert + -a.
What is the origin of the name Roberta?
Roberta is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Roberta?
Since 1880, 171,548 girls and 782 boys in the U.S. have been named Roberta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #64 in 1936. Its highest rank for boys was #1518 in 1943. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Roberta a boy or girl name?
Roberta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 171,548 girls and 782 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.