Williamrobert
Combination of masculine given names William and Robert of Germanic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Williamrobert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Williamrobert today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Williamrobert births was 1987 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Williamrobert. 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 Williamrobert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1987
6 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#6,931
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Williamrobert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Williamrobert 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 Williamrobert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Williamrobert
Williamrobert is a unique given name that appears to be a combination of two distinct names, William and Robert. Tracing its origins is a challenging task, as it is not a name commonly found in historical records or ancient texts.
The name William has its roots in the Germanic languages, derived from the compound words "wil" meaning "will" or "desire," and "helm" meaning "helmet" or "protection." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, when William the Conqueror became the King of England. Robert, on the other hand, is a Germanic name derived from the words "hrod" meaning "fame" and "berht" meaning "bright."
While there are no known historical references to the specific name Williamrobert, it is possible that it emerged as a combination of these two popular names at some point in history. However, the earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing this unique name are scarce.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Williamrobert was Williamrobert Pinkerton (1782-1867), a Scottish explorer and naturalist known for his expeditions to the Americas. He documented numerous plant and animal species and contributed significantly to the field of natural history.
Another individual with this name was Williamrobert Jameson (1815-1891), a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including St. Pancras Station and the Albert Memorial.
In the literary world, Williamrobert Thackeray (1811-1863) was a renowned English novelist and satirist, best known for his works such as "Vanity Fair" and "The Luck of Barry Lyndon."
The name Williamrobert also appears in the realm of politics, with Williamrobert Churchill (1849-1922), a British politician and member of the House of Commons during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lastly, Williamrobert Stevenson (1872-1942) was a Scottish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology, including the design of aircraft engines and propellers.
While the name Williamrobert may not have a rich and extensive history like many other names, its uniqueness and combination of two popular names make it a noteworthy and intriguing choice for a given name throughout various periods of history.
People
Williamrobert + last name combinations
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FAQ
Williamrobert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Williamrobert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Williamrobert 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 Williamrobert a common name?
We classify Williamrobert 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 Williamrobert most popular?
The single biggest year for Williamrobert was 1987, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Williamrobert is about 38 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 Williamrobert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Williamrobert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Williamrobert 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 Williamrobert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Williamrobert 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 Williamrobert 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 have the name Williamrobert?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Williamrobert at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.