Robet
Robet is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or famous glory.
Origin and history
Robet is a historic variant spelling of the classic name Robert, deriving from Old High German roots. It entered the English language via Norman French after the Conquest. In the United States, it has been used occasionally over the past century, likely as a rare variant or phonetic spelling of Robert.
Popularity in the United States
945 babies in the United States have been named Robet since 1880. It ranks #3734 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50 %)
- CA (25 %)
- PA (25 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 76 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 141 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Robet is a rare historical spelling variant of Robert, sharing the exact same Germanic etymological origin.
- With under 1,000 total births recorded in the U.S. since 1880, Robet has consistently been an uncommon choice.