Roberts
boy nameRoberts entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1945 in 1913, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1945
peak (1913)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2625 |
| 1920s | #2875 |
| 1930s | #2967 |
| 1940s | #2843 |
| 1950s | #3061 |
| 1960s | #3129 |
| 1970s | #4553 |
| 1980s | #6385 |
| 1990s | #7908 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Roberts are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roberts alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roberts in 2025?
- Roberts is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Roberts most popular?
- Roberts peaked in 1913, reaching #1945 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roberts with classmates?
- Roberts will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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