Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Robert.
National Rank (2025)
#92
All-Time Peak Rank
#1 (1924)
Total U.S. Births
4,849,730
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Robert Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Robert
According to SSA data, Robert achieved its highest historical rank of #1 in 1924. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1947 with 91,655 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 38.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Robert scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-38.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record91,655Births in 1947
Years in Top 100
146yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:24,074
1890s:26,147
1900s:35,849
1910s:239,185
1920s:576,374
1930s:590,810
1940s:758,126
1950s:830,395
1960s:650,786
1970s:397,225
1980s:321,655
1990s:205,459
2000s:106,666
2010s:62,654
2020s:24,325
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesRob-ert
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with R, a letter used by only 4.7% of SSA names.
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