Robert is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #96 in 2012 with 660 recorded births. This places Robert in the top 2% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,644 births ranking #30. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.0%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 528 boys born was named Robert. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Robert is one of the great European classics, meaning bright fame. It feels steady, familiar, and deeply rooted across generations.
The name spread widely through medieval Europe and became one of the most durable names in English-speaking history. Its long life has produced countless familiar short forms and variants.