girl's name
Elberta
el-BUR-tuh (English)
- Origin Serbian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,750
Elberta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Elberta is a name of Serbian origin.
- Peaked in 1916, when 61 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1883.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Elberta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 50 |
| 1900s | 184 |
| 1910s | 431 |
| 1920s | 461 |
| 1930s | 273 |
| 1940s | 192 |
| 1950s | 98 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 21 |
How Popular Is Elberta?
In 1979, Elberta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elberta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elberta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elberta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elberta
- English el-BUR-tuh
Sibling Names for Elberta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elberta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elberta
How popular is the name Elberta?
In 1979, Elberta was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elberta a girl's or a boy's name?
Elberta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elberta?
Elberta has 3 syllables.
When was Elberta most popular?
Elberta peaked in 1916, when 61 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.