Elberta

A girl's name of German origin with 1,750 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

A large, sweet variety of peach.

Elberta is a girl's baby name of German origin, a feminine form of Elbert or Albert, from the Old High German elements adal meaning 'noble' and beraht meaning 'bright.' In America, Elberta is also the name of a celebrated sweet variety of peach, giving the name a warm, sun-ripened Southern association.

EtymologyShow more

Elberta is cataloged under the German naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'

In the U.S., Elberta has been recorded as a girl's name since 1883, with 1,750 total births. Browse the German names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

1,750

Total births

Since 1883

1916

Peak year

61 births

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Popularity Over Time

Elberta has 76+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1883.

First appeared: 1883Peak: 1916 (61 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Elberta
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1970s	21	#7532	▼
1960s	29	#5780	▼
1950s	98	#4235	▼
1940s	192	#2163	▼
1930s	273	#1476	▼
1920s	461	#1134	▲
1910s	431	#916	▲
1900s	184	#870	▲
1890s	50	#1340	▲
1880s	11	#1069	—

The Story of Elberta

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1916, Elberta is a name steeped in history. Girls named Elberta are most likely born between 1906 and 1926.

How rare is Elberta?

With 1,750 total births on record, Elberta remains a rare and distinctive pick.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1883, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 461 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Elberta by the numbers

Would fill 36 school buses
Meeting one Elberta per day would take 4.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(76 years, 1883–1979)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Elberta
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1979	6	#9317	-1 (-14.3%)
1974	7	#7110	-1 (-12.5%)
1971	8	#6170	+3 (60.0%)
1968	5	#7318	-3 (-37.5%)
1962	8	#4986	+3 (60.0%)
1961	5	#6833	-6 (-54.5%)
1960	11	#3982	+6 (120.0%)
1959	5	#6518	0
1958	5	#6358	-3 (-37.5%)
1957	8	#4641	+1 (14.3%)
1956	7	#4969	-2 (-22.2%)
1955	9	#4159	-2 (-18.2%)
1954	11	#3555	-2 (-15.4%)
1953	13	#3159	-2 (-13.3%)
1952	15	#2848	+4 (36.4%)
1951	11	#3333	-3 (-21.4%)
1950	14	#2810	+3 (27.3%)
1949	11	#3247	-1 (-8.3%)
1948	12	#3016	-9 (-42.9%)
1947	21	#2159	+6 (40.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elberta a boy's or girl's name?

Elberta is primarily a girl's name.

When was Elberta most popular?

Elberta reached its peak popularity in 1916 with 61 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Elberta?

Elberta is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 1,750 babies in the U.S. since 1883. Its peak was in 1916.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–1979