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Delberta

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Pronounced del-BUR-tuh /dɛlˈbɜr.tə/Medium

Meaning: Delberta is a feminine form of Delbert, itself a short form of Adelbert or Albert, from the Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), so 'noble and bright.' The -a ending turns the male name into a feminine one.Low

In 30 seconds: Delberta is a feminine of Delbert, from Albert, Germanic for 'noble' and 'bright.' It saw quiet early-century use (said del-BUR-tuh).
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Origin LowGermanic, American
MeaningDelberta is a feminine form of Delbert, itself a short form of Adelbert or Albert, from the Germanic 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), so 'noble and bright.' The -a ending turns the male name into a feminine one.
U.S. rank (1976)#9639 ↘ Falling
1976 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193619141976

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Delberta is a feminine of Delbert, a short form of Adelbert or Albert, from Germanic roots meaning 'noble' and 'bright.' Coined by adding the feminine -a, it belongs to a family of such names popular in early-twentieth-century America.

Delberta was only about fifteen a year even at its peak, appearing in the nineteen-tens and thirties and never common. It reads today as a period feminine coinage rooted firmly in its era.

Did you know? Delberta belongs to a run of early-1900s feminine names made by adding -a to a father's or family name, alongside Alberta, Roberta and Wilberta.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Delberta — Feminine of Delbert/Albert; Germanic 'noble bright'; early-1900s -a feminine

Variations

DelbertAlbertaAdelberta

Nicknames

DelBertie

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If you like Delberta…

Alberta— a like feminine of the same Albert root
Roberta— a similar -a feminine of a man's name
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Bertha— another Germanic 'bright' girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Delberta mean?

It is a feminine form of Delbert, itself from Adelbert or Albert, Germanic for 'noble' and 'bright.'

How do you pronounce Delberta?

It is said del-BUR-tuh /dɛlˈbɜr.tə/ - three syllables.

Is Delberta a boy or girl name?

Delberta is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Delberta?

Delberta was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year at its peak in the mid-nineteen-thirties.

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