Robert is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #23 in 1997 with 16,303 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 17,676 births ranking #23. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 116 boys born was named Robert. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.