Robrt
A diminutive form of the masculine name Robert, derived from the Germanic elements hrod (renown) and beraht (bright).
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Robrt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Robrt today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robrt births was 1958 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robrt. 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 Robrt. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1958
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,364
Tracked since 1929
Popularity
Robrt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Robrt from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 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
Robrt 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 Robrt 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 Robrt
The name Robrt is derived from the Germanic root "hrod" or "hroth," which means fame or renown. It is a variant spelling of the more common name Robert, which has its origins in the Old Frankish language spoken during the Merovingian dynasty in what is now modern-day France and Germany.
The name Robrt first emerged in the early Middle Ages, around the 6th or 7th century AD. It gained popularity among the Franks and other Germanic tribes, who revered the concept of fame and glory. Over time, the name spread across Europe, with various spellings and pronunciations emerging in different regions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Robrt can be found in the Vita Sancti Roberti, a 12th-century hagiography detailing the life of St. Robert of Molesme, a French Benedictine monk who lived from around 1027 to 1111. This text provides insights into the name's prevalence and usage during the medieval period.
Several historical figures have borne the name Robrt, including Robrt the Strong (c. 820-866), a Frankish margrave who played a pivotal role in the defense of the Carolingian Empire against Viking invasions. Another notable figure was Robrt Guiscard (c. 1015-1085), a Norman adventurer who became the Duke of Apulia and Calabria and played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy.
In England, one of the earliest and most famous bearers of the name was Robrt the Bruce (1274-1329), the King of Scots who led the Scottish resistance against English rule and ultimately secured Scotland's independence at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Other notable individuals named Robrt include Robrt Rathbun (c. 1580-1645), one of the first settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America, and Robrt Hooke (1635-1703), an English scientist and architect who made significant contributions to the field of microscopy and the study of cell theory.
Throughout history, the name Robrt has maintained its association with strength, bravery, and fame, reflecting the values of its Germanic roots. While spellings and pronunciations may have evolved over time, the name continues to hold a prominent place in various cultures and societies.
People
Robrt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robrt 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
Robrt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robrt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robrt 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Robrt a common name?
We classify Robrt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robrt most popular?
The single biggest year for Robrt was 1958, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robrt is about 61 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 Robrt in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Robrt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robrt 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 Robrt still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Robrt 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 Robrt 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 Robrt?
You can see how many people share the name Robrt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.