Robert
boy name#92 in 2025Robert entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #1 in 1924, ranks #92 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#92
rank today
#1
peak (1924)
3,772
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #9 |
| 1890s | #8 |
| 1900s | #6 |
| 1910s | #4 |
| 1920s | #2 |
| 1930s | #1 |
| 1940s | #2 |
| 1950s | #3 |
| 1960s | #5 |
| 1970s | #7 |
| 1980s | #9 |
| 1990s | #20 |
| 2000s | #40 |
| 2010s | #64 |
| 2020s | #86 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Robert has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,678,000 people named Robert are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Robert alive today was born around 1951, making them about 74 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Robert in 2025?
- Robert ranks #92 among US boy names in 2025, with 3,772 babies given the name.
- When was the name Robert most popular?
- Robert peaked in 1924, reaching #1 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Robert with classmates?
- Robert will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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