Robert
Robert is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or famous brilliance.
Origin and history
Robert is traditionally a masculine name derived from Germanic roots meaning bright fame. While historically rare for females, it has a documented history of usage for girls in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century. Today, it remains predominantly masculine, though it occasionally appears as an unconventional or family-inspired choice for females.
Popularity in the United States
20,119 babies in the United States have been named Robert since 1880. It ranks #1060 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.9 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 119 |
| 1890-1900 | 172 |
| 1900-1910 | 197 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,052 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,240 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,736 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,114 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,199 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,680 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,628 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,206 |
| 1990-2000 | 537 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 58 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Robbie, Bobbie, Robin
Fun facts
- In the early-to-mid 20th century, Robert saw modest usage as a female given name in the United States.
- The name stems from the Ancient Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright).