Robret
An English name derived from the Germanic root meaning "bright renown".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Robret. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Robret today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robret births was 1963 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robret. 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 Robret. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1963
5 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1972 SSA rank
#5,588
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Robret: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Robret from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Robret 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 Robret during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Robret
The given name Robret is believed to have originated from the Old English language during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic root words "hrōd" meaning "fame" or "renown" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "shining." The name is thought to have been a compound name combining these two words, with the spelling eventually evolving into Robret.
Robret was a relatively common name among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and aristocracy in medieval England. It is found mentioned in several historical records and chronicles from that period, though it was often spelled differently, such as Rodbert, Rodberht, or Rodbeorht.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Robret was Robret, Earl of Gloucester (c. 1090-1147), an influential Anglo-Norman nobleman and one of the leading figures in the Anarchy, a civil war that raged in England during the reign of King Stephen.
Another notable figure was Robret Grosseteste (c. 1175-1253), an English statesman, theologian, and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Lincoln. He was renowned for his influential works on scientific subjects and his advocacy for educational reform.
In the 14th century, Robret de Stratton (c. 1292-1362) was a prominent English judge and lord chancellor, serving under King Edward III. He played a key role in the development of English common law and legal precedents.
During the Renaissance period, Robret Recorde (c. 1510-1558) was an influential Welsh mathematician and physician. He is credited with introducing the modern equals sign (=) into mathematical notation and making significant contributions to the study of algebra.
In the realm of literature, Robret Browning (1812-1889) was a renowned English poet and playwright of the Victorian era. He is best known for his dramatic monologues and works such as "The Ring and the Book" and "My Last Duchess."
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Robret, highlighting its presence and usage across various periods and domains throughout history.
People
Robret + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robret 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
Robret: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robret?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robret 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 Robret a common name?
We classify Robret 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robret most popular?
The single biggest year for Robret was 1963, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robret is about 57 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 Robret in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Robret a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robret 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 Robret still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Robret 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 Robret 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 Americans are named Robret?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.