Total births
27
Girls' name · since 1932
Roetta
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Roetta, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1932–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
27 girls have been named Roetta since 1932, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Roetta recorded 27 times among girls since 1932, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1954.
- 27 total births
- 1932–1954 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
27 girls have been named Roetta since 1932, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1954.
- 27
- total births
- 1932–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Roetta was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
6 babies were named Roetta in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Roetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Roetta's SSA record in two at 1946 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1932, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Roetta at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Roetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1954
- Peak year (1935)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Roetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Roetta's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Roetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 11 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Roetta? ▼
27 babies have been named Roetta since 1932. It was last recorded in 1954. The peak year was 1935 with 6 births.
When was Roetta most popular? ▼
Roetta was most popular in the 1930s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
How long has the name Roetta been used? ▼
Roetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1932, spanning 23 years of data through 1954.
What names are similar to Roetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Roena, Roe, Roen, Roene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Roetta's data
- Roetta's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1950s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Roetta
Nearby Names Like Roetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Roetta
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Roen Girl
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Roene Girl
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Roechelle Girl
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Compare Roetta side by side: Roetta vs Roena Roetta vs Roe Roetta vs Roen
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1932–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Roetta: Baby Name Since 1932 - 27 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/roetta. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Roetta draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.