Robertha

Robertha - A very unique female name



  Nov 14,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Robertha at a glance

Robertha is ranked #2087 among girl baby names in 1948, with 5 births in 1948. It peaked in 1936 at #1707 and first appeared on the charts in 1920.

Rank in 1948
#2087
Births in 1948
5
Peak year
1936 (#1707)
First appeared
1920
Popularity
1 in 319,200 girls
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Robertha appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1999. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Robertha and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Robertha? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Robertha. The baby girl name Robertha was given to 5 baby girls in 1948, ranking #2087 on the national girl baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 319,200 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Robertha peaked in popularity 90 years ago in 1936 on position 1707.



Famous with this name

Robertha
Cindy Robertha A. Biere
Robertha Portella


How would you rate Robertha, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Robertha is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Robertha is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #496 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #496.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Robertha is where you live.


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Robertha origin and meaning

Robertha is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Robertha, pop culture references for the name Robertha and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Robertha

We've found the following names that sound similar to Robertha, sorted by popularity.

Roberta / Robert / Roberto / Robertine / Ruperta /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19482087
19471727
19391756
19361707
19201999

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
South Carolina496

Even more about Robertha


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Robertha a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Robertha?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1936
Peak year
Female


Popularity Score™

Name Robertha
Gender Female
Popularity 1 in 319,200
Letter count 8
Syllable count 3
Year first discovered 1920
1948 births +5

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