Robet Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-bet /ˈroʊ.bɛt/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: Bright fame; French: Famous
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Robet is derived from the Old High German name Hruodberht, which is composed of the elements 'hruod,' meaning 'fame' or 'glory,' and 'berht,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' This name evolved into various forms through the centuries, including the Old French 'Robert' before entering the English language as 'Robert' in the early Middle Ages. The transition into English was facilitated by the Norman Conquest of 1066, which brought many Old French names into the English lexicon, with 'Robert' becoming a common name among the nobility and commoners alike.
Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots in the 14th century, who played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. Additionally, Saint Robert of Molesme, a 11th-century Benedictine monk, contributed to the name's prominence within Christian contexts.
The name appears in significant literary works, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with various biblical characters, further solidifying its place in cultural history. Culturally, the name Robet and its variants have been associated with strength and leadership, often symbolizing noble qualities.
The diminutive form 'Rob' has also been widely used, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage of the name. The enduring nature of Robet and its variants can be attributed to their historical significance and the positive connotations associated with the meanings of the name, which emphasize glory and brightness.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Robet was first seen in the United States in 1916.
Robet has ranked as high as #3964 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Robet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Robet is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Robet was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Robet.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 26 | 26 |
| 1986 | 21 | 21 |
| 1985 | 15 | 15 |
| 1984 | 16 | 16 |
| 1983 | 17 | 17 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 21 | 21 |
| 1978 | 19 | 19 |
| 1977 | 19 | 19 |
| 1976 | 15 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 |
| 1974 | 16 | 16 |
| 1973 | 11 | 11 |
| 1972 | 21 | 21 |
| 1971 | 23 | 23 |
| 1970 | 19 | 19 |
| 1969 | 26 | 26 |
| 1968 | 13 | 13 |
| 1967 | 15 | 15 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 |
| 1965 | 25 | 25 |
| 1964 | 16 | 16 |
| 1963 | 20 | 20 |
| 1962 | 15 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 | 10 |
| 1960 | 16 | 16 |
| 1959 | 16 | 16 |
| 1958 | 17 | 17 |
| 1957 | 18 | 18 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 17 | 17 |
| 1953 | 11 | 11 |
| 1952 | 11 | 11 |
| 1951 | 11 | 11 |
| 1950 | 11 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 | 9 |
| 1948 | 14 | 14 |
| 1947 | 17 | 17 |
| 1946 | 12 | 12 |
| 1945 | 18 | 18 |
| 1944 | 10 | 10 |
| 1943 | 11 | 11 |
| 1942 | 19 | 19 |
| 1941 | 15 | 15 |
| 1940 | 10 | 10 |
| 1939 | 9 | 9 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 |
| 1937 | 7 | 7 |
| 1936 | 9 | 9 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1934 | 10 | 10 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 |
| 1931 | 15 | 15 |
| 1930 | 6 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 | 6 |
| 1928 | 9 | 9 |
| 1927 | 10 | 10 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1925 | 8 | 8 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 |
| 1922 | 9 | 9 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 |
| 1920 | 9 | 9 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 10 | 10 |
| 1917 | 6 | 6 |
| 1916 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Robet (1986)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |