Robert is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #117 in 2018 with 507 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,644 births ranking #30. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 80.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 617 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.