Gender: Female
Roberta Maxine Leighton was an American drag racer. She was the first woman licensed by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to race competitively. She was also the first woman to win a national title, in the 1962 U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis, in the J/S class. In 2002, shortly before her death, she received a lifetime achievement award at the World Finals at Pomona.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 10, 2024
On the name Roberta Leighton, Roberta means Bright Fame, Famous One. Leighton means Herb Garden, A Place Name, From the Meadow Settlement, Leek Garden.
The name Roberta Leighton is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Roberta is commonly found in Italy, Brazil, United States of America, and 87 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Roberta is recorded 146,236 times globally, ranking it as the 363th most common name worldwide.
Roberta is most prevalent in Italy, with 127,211 occurrences, making it the 53th most popular name in the country.
In Italy, the name Roberta is found among 1 in every 9 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
Country | Rank | Frequency |
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Italy | #53 | 1 : 9 |
Brazil | #194 | 1 : 129 |
United States of America | #974 | 1 : 390 |
United Kingdom | #999 | 1 : 452 |
Mexico | #1,436 | 1 : 952 |
Bolivia | #712 | 1 : 585 |
France | #3,562 | 1 : 3,335 |
Canada | #1,358 | 1 : 924 |
Spain | #2,243 | 1 : 1,733 |
Peru | #2,070 | 1 : 2,783 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Roberta from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Roberta Maxine Leighton was an American drag racer. She was the first woman licensed by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to race competitively. She was also the first woman to win a national title, in the 1962 U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis, in the J/S class. In 2002, shortly before her death, she received a lifetime achievement award at the World Finals at Pomona.
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