gender neutral
Robert
bright fame, shining with glory
About Robert
Robert stands as one of the most established names in Western naming traditions, yet it refuses to feel antiquated. This classic choice has produced countless notable figures throughout history, lending it an air of proven reliability. The name offers remarkable versatility through its many nickname options, allowing personality expression while maintaining formal dignity. Robert works in every professional setting imaginable, carrying inherent respectability without stuffiness. Its cross-cultural recognition makes it practical for international families. The strong consonants give Robert a solid, dependable quality that many parents find reassuring. While some might consider it traditional, Robert's continued use demonstrates its fundamental appeal—it simply works, providing a strong foundation upon which a child can build his own identity and legacy.
Popularity of the Name Robert
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #10 | ||||
| 1881 | #11 | ||||
| 1882 | #10 | ||||
| 1883 | #9 | ||||
| 1884 | #10 | ||||
| 1885 | #9 | ||||
| 1886 | #8 | ||||
| 1887 | #11 | ||||
| 1888 | #8 | ||||
| 1889 | #9 | ||||
| 1890 | #8 | ||||
| 1891 | #8 | ||||
| 1892 | #8 | ||||
| 1893 | #8 | ||||
| 1894 | #8 | ||||
| 1895 | #8 | ||||
| 1896 | #8 | ||||
| 1897 | #8 | ||||
| 1898 | #7 | ||||
| 1899 | #7 | ||||
| 1900 | #6 | #7 | |||
| 1901 | #7 | #6 | |||
| 1902 | #6 | #6 | |||
| 1903 | #7 | #6 | |||
| 1904 | #5 | #7 | |||
| 1905 | #6 | #7 | |||
| 1906 | #5 | #5 | |||
| 1907 | #5 | #5 | |||
| 1908 | #5 | #6 | |||
| 1909 | #5 | #5 | |||
| 1910 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1911 | #5 | #5 | |||
| 1912 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1913 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1914 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1915 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1916 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1917 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1918 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1919 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1920 | #3 | #4 | |||
| 1921 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1922 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1923 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1924 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1925 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1926 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1927 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1928 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1929 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1930 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1931 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1932 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1933 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1934 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1935 | #1 | #5 | |||
| 1936 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1937 | #1 | #2 | |||
| 1938 | #1 | #3 | |||
| 1939 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1940 | #2 | #5 | |||
| 1941 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1942 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1943 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1944 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1945 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1946 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1947 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1948 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1949 | #2 | #4 | |||
| 1950 | #2 | #5 | |||
| 1951 | #2 | #5 | |||
| 1952 | #2 | #5 | |||
| 1953 | #1 | #4 | |||
| 1954 | #2 | #5 | |||
| 1955 | #4 | #5 | |||
| 1956 | #3 | #7 | |||
| 1957 | #4 | #7 | |||
| 1958 | #4 | #8 | |||
| 1959 | #5 | #8 | |||
| 1960 | #5 | #8 | |||
| 1961 | #5 | #8 | |||
| 1962 | #5 | #9 | |||
| 1963 | #5 | #9 | |||
| 1964 | #5 | #9 | #22 | ||
| 1965 | #5 | #9 | #23 | ||
| 1966 | #5 | #10 | #25 | ||
| 1967 | #5 | #9 | #24 | ||
| 1968 | #5 | #11 | #16 | ||
| 1969 | #5 | #14 | #19 | ||
| 1970 | #5 | #14 | #19 | ||
| 1971 | #5 | #13 | #20 | ||
| 1972 | #6 | #12 | #18 | ||
| 1973 | #7 | #12 | #19 | ||
| 1974 | #7 | #14 | #17 | ||
| 1975 | #6 | #13 | #19 | ||
| 1976 | #7 | #16 | #17 | ||
| 1977 | #6 | #17 | #16 | ||
| 1978 | #8 | #17 | #12 | ||
| 1979 | #8 | #17 | #12 | ||
| 1980 | #9 | #16 | #12 | ||
| 1981 | #9 | #17 | #12 | ||
| 1982 | #9 | #20 | #12 | ||
| 1983 | #10 | #22 | #14 | ||
| 1984 | #9 | #21 | #14 | ||
| 1985 | #8 | #16 | #15 | ||
| 1986 | #9 | #16 | #15 | ||
| 1987 | #10 | #22 | #15 | ||
| 1988 | #10 | #19 | #14 | ||
| 1989 | #10 | #14 | #15 | ||
| 1990 | #13 | #24 | #16 | ||
| 1991 | #13 | #19 | #15 | #22 | |
| 1992 | #17 | #29 | #15 | #26 | |
| 1993 | #17 | #36 | #15 | #27 | |
| 1994 | #21 | #48 | #14 | #36 | |
| 1995 | #22 | #42 | #25 | #37 | |
| 1996 | #23 | #37 | #23 | #41 | |
| 1997 | #23 | #36 | #42 | #22 | #42 |
| 1998 | #23 | #39 | #54 | #27 | #45 |
| 1999 | #26 | #41 | #55 | #27 | #51 |
| 2000 | #29 | #41 | #70 | #37 | #53 |
| 2001 | #30 | #47 | #67 | #33 | #64 |
| 2002 | #34 | #46 | #89 | #31 | #68 |
| 2003 | #35 | #54 | #78 | #34 | #72 |
| 2004 | #36 | #59 | #82 | #38 | #78 |
| 2005 | #37 | #66 | #98 | #37 | #79 |
| 2006 | #47 | #73 | #91 | #37 | #87 |
| 2007 | #47 | #75 | #80 | #40 | #95 |
| 2008 | #49 | #81 | #83 | #51 | #96 |
| 2009 | #55 | #86 | #102 | #44 | #113 |
| 2010 | #54 | #84 | #91 | #43 | #118 |
| 2011 | #62 | #87 | #90 | #53 | #125 |
| 2012 | #60 | #90 | #80 | #49 | #129 |
| 2013 | #62 | #90 | #118 | #50 | #124 |
| 2014 | #60 | #90 | #101 | #52 | #148 |
| 2015 | #63 | #101 | #132 | #55 | #147 |
| 2016 | #62 | #102 | #109 | #56 | #168 |
| 2017 | #65 | #109 | #116 | #67 | #162 |
| 2018 | #71 | #108 | #127 | #59 | #169 |
| 2019 | #76 | #111 | #147 | #84 | #156 |
| 2020 | #80 | #120 | #225 | #76 | #189 |
| 2021 | #79 | #134 | #156 | #87 | #209 |
| 2022 | #84 | #140 | #243 | #80 | #185 |
| 2023 | #88 | #142 | #188 | #89 | #174 |
| 2024 | #90 | #141 | #226 | #101 | #224 |
| 2025 | #92 | #149 | #229 | #107 | #202 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Robert
Names Similar to Robert
Nicknames for Robert
- Rob
- Bob
- Robby
- Bobby
Famous People Named Robert
| Robert Downey Jr. | American actor |
| Robert De Niro | American actor |
| Robert Pattinson | British actor |
| Robert Frost | American poet |
| Robert Redford | American actor and director |
| Robert Plant | English musician - Led Zeppelin |
| Robert Kennedy | American politician |
| Robert E. Lee | American general |
| Robert Burns | Scottish poet |
| Robert Louis Stevenson | Scottish novelist and poet |
| Robert Oppenheimer | American physicist |
| Robert Johnson | American blues guitarist |
| Robert Mugabe | Former President of Zimbabwe |
| Robert Altman | American film director |
| Robert Hooke | English scientist and architect |
| Robert Wadlow | Tallest person in recorded history |
| Robert Ballard | American oceanographer and explorer |
| Robert Boyle | Irish physicist and chemist |
| Robert Herjavec | Canadian businessman and TV personality |
| Robert Smith | English musician - The Cure |
Characters Named Robert
| Robert Baratheon | A character from "Game of Thrones" |
| Robert Langdon | Protagonist of Dan Brown's novels |
| Robert Crawley | A character from "Downton Abbey" |
| Robert Fischer | A character from the movie "Inception" |
| Robert McCall | Protagonist of "The Equalizer" series |
| Robert Neville | Protagonist of the novel "I Am Legend" |
| Robert Muldoon | A character from the novel and movie "Jurassic Park" |
| Robert Barone | A character from the TV show "Everybody Loves Raymond" |
| Robert Goren | A character from the TV show "Law & Order - Criminal Intent" |
| Robert Callaghan | A character from the movie "Big Hero 6" |
| Robert Parr/Mr. Incredible | A character from the movie "The Incredibles" |
| Robert the Doll | Haunted doll in folklore |
| Robert Freeman | A character from the TV show "The Boondocks" |
| Robert Ford | A character from the TV show "Humans" |
| Robert Lang | A character from the movie "A Walk to Remember" |
| Robert Mulwray | A character from the movie "Chinatown" |
| Robert Angier | A character from the book "The Night Circus" |
| Robert McCallister | A character from the TV show "Brothers & Sisters" |