Doll Names: The History of Doll Names Through the Decades

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Roberta

The name Roberta peaked for boys at #1518 in 1943. Roberta is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

The name Roberta is a girl's name of English origin meaning "bright fame".

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Roberta has been one of the most successful feminization names, up at #64 in 1936. It's a name that's found all over children's lit, often nicknamed Bobbie or Robbie, though Bertie is another possibility. Notable bearers have included singers Roberta Flack and Roberta Peters--plus it's the birth name of Joni Mitchell. 


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The name Roberta is currently ranked #990 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #64 in 1936. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in ROBERTA, ROBERTA, and ROBERTA. Roberta is occasionally used for boys in 1990.

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