Robert is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7083 in 2005 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 37 births ranking #3216. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.1%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 108,688 girls 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.