Robert Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Robert is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Robert?
Robert is spelled R-O-B-E-R-T. The name has 6 letters.
Robert at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Robert means “fame-bright” or “bright fame,” derived from the Old German elements “hrod” (fame) and “beraht” (bright).
- Origin
- Robert is commonly associated with Old High German origins and is widely used in English and other European languages.
- Pronunciation
- ROH-bert · 2 syllables
Robert Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#92
Recorded Births3,772
- Girls usage fell 1,480 places to #14,942 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2023.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #92 and recorded 34 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Robert Mean?
Robert means “fame-bright” or “bright fame,” derived from the Old German elements “hrod” (fame) and “beraht” (bright).
Origin: Robert is commonly associated with Old High German origins and is widely used in English and other European languages.
How Do You Pronounce Robert?
PronunciationROH-bert
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Robert?
- History
- The name Robert has been recorded in various historical documents in medieval Europe, often borne by nobility and royalty, indicating its long-standing use.
Robert Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 3,772 | #92 |
| 2024 | Boys | 3,806 | #90 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 3,827 | #88 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6 | #13,592 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,082 | #84 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,436 | #79 |
| 2020 | Boys | 4,402 | #80 |
| 2019 | Girls | 6 | #13,799 |
| 2019 | Boys | 4,853 | #76 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,191 | #71 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5,566 | #65 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6,010 | #62 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6,137 | #63 |
| 2014 | Girls | 8 | #11,931 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6,660 | #60 |
| 2013 | Girls | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6,721 | #62 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6,963 | #60 |
| 2011 | Girls | 9 | #11,181 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6,984 | #62 |
When Was Robert Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1947 · Boys
91,655 recorded births
National rank #2
1952 · Boys
86,588 recorded births
National rank #2
1951 · Boys
86,353 recorded births
National rank #2
1954 · Boys
86,331 recorded births
National rank #2
Where Robert Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #37 | 10 |
| AL | #42 | 89 |
| NH | #43 | 28 |
| DC | #43 | 16 |
| SC | #45 | 88 |
| MA | #54 | 107 |
| MS | #55 | 39 |
| HI | #56 | 14 |