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Robert

Pronounced R AA1 B ER0 T (ARPABET)

  • 2 syllables
  • Peaked 1947
  • 145 years in use
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How popular is Robert?

Robert is a boys' name, and has been in the record since the data starts in 1880. It has been given to 4,866,850 children — the 3rd most common boys' name on record.

It has been slipping, down 41% on the previous decade. Its best single year was 1947, when 91,654 children were given it.

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1947Boys: 91,654Girls: 237

Nicknames

Common short forms: Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robbie.

Characteristics

  • 2 syllables
Phonetic detail
Pronunciations:
R AA1 B ER0 T
Stress pattern:
10
Syllables:
2

Stress digits mark unstressed (0), primary (1) and secondary (2) syllables.

Names like Robert

Same first letter and syllable count, peaking around the same time.

Sibling names for Robert

Names from the same era with a matching rhythm but a different initial.

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Robert?
Robert ranks 3rd among boys' names in US records, with 4,866,850 births since 1880. Over the past decade it accounts for 48,309.
Is Robert a unisex name?
No. Robert is recorded almost entirely as a boys' name; births to the other gender are too few to register as a share.
When was Robert most popular?
1947, when 91,654 children were given the name. It has been in use for 145 years and is still recorded as of 2024.
What are common nicknames for Robert?
Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robbie. These are recorded as separate names in their own right, so each has its own page and its own popularity curve.