Robertjr
Meaning "bright fame", a name derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright).
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Robertjr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Robertjr today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robertjr births was 1996 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robertjr. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Robertjr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1996
6 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#8,791
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Robertjr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Robertjr 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 Robertjr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Robertjr
Robertjr is a unique and intriguing name with a rich and fascinating history. It is a combination of the name Robert and the suffix "jr," which typically indicates that the person is a junior, or the son of someone with the same name. The origin of the name Robert can be traced back to the Germanic word "hrod," meaning "fame" or "bright," and the word "berht," meaning "bright" or "shining."
The name Robert first gained prominence in the early medieval period, particularly in France and England. It was a popular name among the Norman nobility, and several notable historical figures bore this name. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robert is in the 9th century, when Robert the Strong, a Frankish nobleman and ancestor of the Capetian dynasty, lived.
In the 11th century, Robert Guiscard, a Norman adventurer and skilled military leader, played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and Sicily. Another famous Robert from this period was Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots from 1306 to 1329, who is renowned for his role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.
During the Renaissance period, Robert was a common name among artists and intellectuals. Robert Campin, a Flemish artist from the 15th century, is considered one of the founders of the Early Netherlandish painting tradition. Robert Estienne, a 16th-century French printer and scholar, made significant contributions to the field of typography and the study of Greek and Latin texts.
In more recent history, Robert has remained a popular name, with several notable figures bearing it. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist, is known as the "father of the atomic bomb" for his role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. Robert F. Kennedy, the younger brother of President John F. Kennedy, was a prominent American politician and a leading figure in the civil rights movement.
The combination of Robert and "jr" likely emerged as a way to distinguish between fathers and sons who shared the same name. It became a common practice, particularly in Western societies, to add the suffix "jr" to the son's name to avoid confusion and maintain a sense of lineage and family tradition.
Overall, Robertjr is a name with a rich heritage that spans centuries and cultures, reflecting the enduring popularity and significance of the name Robert throughout history. It serves as a testament to the importance of names in preserving family legacies and honoring historical figures who have left an indelible mark on various fields and societies.
People
Robertjr + last name combinations
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Other names starting with R
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FAQ
Robertjr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robertjr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robertjr 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Robertjr a common name?
We classify Robertjr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robertjr most popular?
The single biggest year for Robertjr was 1996, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robertjr is about 29 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 Robertjr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Robertjr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robertjr 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 Robertjr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Robertjr 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 Robertjr 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 Robertjr?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.