Robert is a popular boys' name in United States, ranking #92 in 2025 with 3,772 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 17,676 births ranking #23. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 78.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 453 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.