Reberta Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: reh-BER-tah /rɛˈbɛrtə/
Origin: Latin; German
Meaning: Latin: bright; German: famous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Reberta is a feminine variant of the name Robert, which has its roots in the Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' The name Robert entered the English language through Old French, derived from the Latin 'Robertus,' which itself came from the earlier Germanic forms. The transition into English occurred after the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Norman names, including Robert, became widely adopted in English-speaking regions.
Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots in the 14th century, and several saints, such as Saint Robert of Molesme, who founded the Cistercian order in the 11th century. The name gained further prominence through its inclusion in various historical texts and translations, such as the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century and contributed to the enduring legacy of names derived from biblical and historical figures.
Culturally, the name Reberta, while less common than its masculine counterpart, carries with it the connotations of fame and brightness associated with Robert. The feminine form may have been influenced by the tradition of creating feminine variants of masculine names, a practice that has been prevalent in many cultures.
The name's historical roots and associations with notable figures lend it a sense of gravitas and continuity, reflecting the enduring appeal of names that signify strength and renown.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Reberta was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Reberta has ranked as high as #6053 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Reberta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Reberta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Reberta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Reberta.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Reberta
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