Robert
Robert is a Germanic name meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining glory,' derived from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). It has been a royal and noble name throughout European history, particularly popular in England, France, and Scotland.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,750. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,984
- 2012: 6,963
- 2013: 6,721
- 2014: 6,660
- 2015: 6,137
- 2016: 6,010
- 2017: 5,566
- 2018: 5,191
- 2019: 4,853
- 2020: 4,402
- 2021: 4,436
- 2022: 4,082
- 2023: 3,827
- 2024: 3,806
- 2025: 3,772
- 2026 (projected): 3,750
Good to Know
- •One of the most enduring classic names with centuries of continuous use
- •Offers versatile nickname options for different life stages
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong professional presence while remaining approachable
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Robert Downey Jr.
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Robert F. Kennedy
U.S. Senator and Attorney General
Robert Frost
Poet
Robert De Niro
Actor
Statistics
4,849,730
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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