How Popular (or Rare) was Robert in 2022?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#84
2022 Rank
4,078
2022 Births
#23
Best Rank (1996)
17,676
Peak Year (1996)
257,630
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 428
Rarity Factor (2022)

📊 The Robert Story

Robert is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #84 in 2022 with 4,078 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 17,676 births ranking #23. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 76.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 428 boys born was named Robert. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Germanic via French and English  |  Meaning: bright fame

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.

Did you know?Robert has generated one of the largest families of nicknames in English, including Rob, Bob, Robbie, and Bert.
Similar namesRichard, Raymond, Rupert, Robin, Ruben

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