Roberrt
Derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "berht" (bright), a masculine name signifying renowned brightness or glory.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Roberrt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Roberrt today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Roberrt births was 1956 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Roberrt. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Roberrt is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Roberrts were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Roberrt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1956
6 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,440
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Roberrt: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Roberrt by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Roberrt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Roberrt
The name Roberrt has its origins in the Germanic language, derived from the words "hruod" (meaning "fame" or "bright") and "berht" (meaning "bright"). It emerged during the early Middle Ages, around the 6th to 8th centuries, in various regions of Western Europe influenced by Germanic tribes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Roberrt can be found in the Frankish Chronicles, a historical record from the 8th century that mentions a Frankish nobleman named Roberrt. The name also appears in several medieval manuscripts and religious texts, suggesting its widespread use among Christians during that period.
The name gained popularity in France, where it was often spelled as "Robert" or "Robért." One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Robert I, also known as Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), the King of Scots who led the Scottish struggle for independence against the English.
Another notable bearer of the name was Robert Guiscard (c. 1015-1085), a Norman adventurer and military leader who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and parts of the Byzantine Empire. He is celebrated for his strategic military campaigns and his achievements in expanding Norman influence in the Mediterranean region.
In England, the name was popularized by Robert the Wise (c. 1011-1035), the illegitimate son of King William the Conqueror. He was known for his scholarly pursuits and his role in the administration of Normandy.
During the Renaissance, the name Roberrt was associated with several influential figures in the arts and sciences. Robert Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253) was an English philosopher, scientist, and Bishop of Lincoln, known for his contributions to the scientific method and the study of optics.
Robert Campin (c. 1375-1444), also known as the Master of Flémalle, was a renowned Flemish painter and one of the first significant representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting tradition.
These are just a few examples of the many historical figures who bore the name Roberrt, highlighting its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods, from medieval times to the Renaissance era.
People
Roberrt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Roberrt as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Roberrt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Roberrt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Roberrt going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Roberrt a common name?
We classify Roberrt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Roberrt most popular?
The single biggest year for Roberrt was 1956, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Roberrt is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Roberrt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Roberrt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Roberrt in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Roberrt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Roberrt in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Roberrt can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Roberrt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.