Robert Boy

Popularity: #89 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Germanic; Old High German

Meaning

Fame-bright; bright fame

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Robert has been popular in various cultures since the Middle Ages. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became widely used among royalty and nobility. The name has numerous variations and has been borne by many notable figures throughout history. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its strong, classic sound and positive connotations.

Trend Summary

Robert has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century but remains a classic choice.

Similar Names

Ronald, Roger, Roderick, Robin, Ralph, Ruben, Rocco

Variants

  • Rob
  • Bob
  • Bobby
  • Robbie

International Variants

  • Roberto (Italian/Spanish)
  • Róbert (Hungarian)
  • Ruprecht (German)
  • Ruppert (Dutch)

Famous people named Robert

Robert Frost was an American poet known for his depictions of rural New England life.

Robert Downey Jr. is an American actor famous for his role as Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish author best known for his novels 'Treasure Island' and 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'.

Robert Pattinson is an English actor recognized for his role in the 'Twilight' film series.

Fictional characters named Robert

Robert Langdon is a character in Dan Brown's novels, known for his expertise in symbology.

Robert the Bruce is a historical figure depicted in the film 'Braveheart', representing the Scottish king.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Robert was first seen in the United States in 1880. Robert has ranked as high as #3 nationally which occurred in 1947 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Robert has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Robert (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 394
11%
TX 335
9%
NY 248
7%
FL 245
7%
PA 170
5%
OH 159
4%
NC 152
4%
GA 137
4%
TN 121
3%
MI 117
3%
VA 108
3%
IL 107
3%
SC 86
2%
AL 85
2%
MA 75
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18802,415
18812,140
18822,500
18832,334
18842,468
18852,322
18862,443
18872,125
18882,814
18892,513
18902,541
18912,240
18922,710
18932,563
18942,497
18952,635
18962,719
18972,701
18982,932
18992,609
19003,821
19012,543
19023,180
19033,044
19043,414
19053,410
19063,635
19074,020
19084,219
19094,563
19105,609
19116,526
191212,836
191315,684
191421,188
191528,737
191631,741
191735,220
191840,619
191941,025
192048,679
192152,779
192253,796
192356,113
192460,799
192560,896
192661,130
192761,674
192860,701
192959,808
193062,152
193160,520
193259,268
193354,219
193455,843
193556,525
193658,501
193761,842
193862,270
193959,659
194061,194
194164,247
194271,841
194374,890
194470,855
194569,945
194684,138
194791,654
194885,475
194983,876
195083,551
195186,355
195286,588
195386,245
195486,333
195583,755
195683,912
195781,776
195877,334
195974,542
196072,344
196172,963
196270,201
196369,997
196469,983
196563,112
196659,309
196756,371
196858,186
196958,303
197057,179
197150,635
197243,015
197338,698
197437,009
197535,308
197633,791
197734,217
197833,379
197934,018
198034,269
198134,397
198234,414
198332,744
198431,772
198532,095
198631,351
198730,240
198830,317
198930,073
199028,885
199126,836
199224,095
199322,447
199420,559
199518,586
199617,676
199716,303
199815,527
199914,540
200013,739
200112,665
200212,031
200311,399
200410,681
200510,166
20069,911
20079,388
20088,840
20097,838
20107,564
20116,984
20126,963
20136,721
20146,660
20156,132
20166,005
20175,566
20185,191
20194,851
20204,401
20214,430
20224,078
20233,823
20243,785