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Why parents love Robert- Robert the Bruce won Scottish independence — national-hero pedigree.
- Robert De Niro, Redford, and Downey Jr. span Hollywood's greatest eras.
- Bob Dylan and Bob Marley are two of the most important musicians in history.
- Two syllables with a strong, famous sound: ROB-ert.
- Bob, Bobby, Rob, Robbie — the nickname range is extraordinary.
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The vibe of Robert
bright fameBruceDe NiroDylanMarleyScottishversatileHollywood
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Origin & history of Robert
Germanic Hrodebert (hrod 'fame' + beraht 'bright')
→ English Robert
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Germanic / Scandinavian / Amish / Estonian / Czech roots
Robert comes from the Germanic Hrodebert, meaning bright fame. Robert the Bruce (1274–1329) won Scottish independence at the Battle of Bannockburn (1314). The name has been one of the most popular in English for nearly a millennium. Robert De Niro, Robert Redford, and Robert Downey Jr. represent three eras of cinematic greatness. Bob Dylan and Bob Marley are two of music's most transformative figures. Robert held the US number-one position for multiple decades in the early-mid 20th century.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: The Normans brought it to England; Robert the Bruce (1274–1329) won Scottish independence.
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Today
Robert remains a beloved choice, ranking #76 in the US. 4,866,007 babies have been named Robert since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Robert?
1947
peak year
Robert has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks inside the top hundred (#76), with about 4,829 babies named Robert each year. Its all-time peak came in 1947, when it climbed to #2 with 91,654 registrations — the heart of the 1940s. Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 4,866,007.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
91,654
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2)
(ranked #2)
4,829
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
48,290
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
4,866,007
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Robert6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Robert's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — seeking bright fame through talent. People named Robert tend to be versatile, talented, and gifted at achieving genuine fame through genuine ability.
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Achieves genuine fame✦
Versatile talent◈
Scottish courage◎
Bright presence♡
Decade-spanningR9
O6
B2
E5
R9
T2
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Robert❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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