Robert: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Bright fame, a name that has shone across every generation of American life.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #66
- Peak
- #1 in 1947
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Robert Means
Robert is a boy name of Germanic origin. Bright fame, a name that has shone across every generation of American life.
How Popular Robert Is
Robert currently ranks #66 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1947. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Robert
- Robert was the number one name in America from 1924 to 1939.
- Robert De Niro, Robert Downey Jr., and Robert Plant are legendary bearers.
- The name has Celtic, Frankish, and Norman roots.
Names Like Robert
Other Germanic names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Robert
Germanic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Robert.
Questions About Robert
What does Robert mean?
Robert is a boy name of Germanic origin. Bright fame, a name that has shone across every generation of American life.
How popular is Robert?
Robert currently ranks #66 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1 in 1947. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Robert come from?
Robert comes from Germanic roots. Robert was the number one name in America from 1924 to 1939.
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