Robert
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bright Fame; Famed; Shining
Background: The name Robert originates from the Old High German name 'Hruodberht,' composed of the elements 'hruod,' meaning 'fame,' and 'berht,' meaning 'bright.' This term was assimilated into Latin as 'Robertus,' which further integrated into various languages and cultures, retaining similar meanings that emphasize concepts of brightness and fame.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#3
Total births
4,866,007
Most popular decade
1940s
(2,280,687 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-30 ranks)
Years in Top 100
145
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 2,415
- First year rank
- #10
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 91,654
- Peak rank
- #2
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,785
- Recent rank
- #90
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 12
- First year rank
- #492
- Peak year
- 1929
- Peak year births
- 441
- Peak rank
- #314
- Most recent year
- 2023
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,455
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).