Roberta
boy nameRoberta entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1486 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1486
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3405 |
| 1920s | #2766 |
| 1930s | #1939 |
| 1940s | #1978 |
| 1950s | #2553 |
| 1960s | #2733 |
| 1970s | #4088 |
| 1980s | #5053 |
| 1990s | #5382 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Roberta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roberta alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roberta in 2025?
- Roberta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Roberta most popular?
- Roberta peaked in 1943, reaching #1486 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roberta with classmates?
- Roberta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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