Roberta Shirey

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Roberta Shirey — bright fame
181K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Roberta Shirey is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Roberta is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo. The surname Shirey: Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller Roberta is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 181K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Roberta reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Roberta

Meaning: bright fame

Germanic

Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo.

Surname: Shirey

English

Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Roberta is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 46%
United Kingdom 24%
Germany 13%
Australia 9%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Roberta by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Roberta Shirey

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Roberta Shirey:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Roberta?
The first name Roberta originates from Germanic. Forma femminile di Roberto, dal germanico Hrodebert (fama-luminoso). Diffusa in Italia dal Medioevo.
When was Roberta most popular?
The name Roberta reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Shirey?
The surname Shirey originates from English. Bill Shirey (born 1932), American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American electric-acoustic composer, performer, and story-teller
What are the origins of the name Roberta Shirey?
The name Roberta Shirey combines two different traditions: the first name Roberta has Germanic roots, while the surname Shirey originates from English.
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