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Roberta

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Pronounced ruh-BERR-tuh /ɹə.ˈbɜɹ.tə/Medium

Meaning: Bright fameMedium

In 30 seconds: Roberta is an English name meaning 'bright fame,' the feminine counterpart to Robert.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Italian, Spanish
MeaningBright fame
U.S. rank (2025)#2809 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 171,546

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195318802025

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

Roberta carries the meaning 'bright fame,' the same sense behind the masculine Robert from which it is formed. Its variants stretch across borders, from the Italian Robèrta to the Dutch Brechtje and the unisex Robin.

The name has a stately, mid-century ring, worn by the singer Roberta Flack and the actress Roberta Taylor. Its three even syllables give it a confident, classic cadence.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Roberta is 'bright fame', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Roberta — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

RóbertaRobèrtaBrechtjeRobinRoberte

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Roberta Flack (1937–2025)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Roberta Taylor (1948–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Roberta…

Rosetta— another Italian name
Alita— a fellow English choice
Carlotta— a fellow Italian choice
Rita— shares the -ta ending
Loretta— shares Roberta's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Roberta mean?

Roberta is usually explained as meaning 'bright fame' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Roberta?

It's commonly said ruh-BERR-tuh /ɹə.ˈbɜɹ.tə/.

Is Roberta a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Roberta is used as a girl name.

How popular is Roberta?

In 2024, Roberta ranked #2760 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.

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