Holding steady.
Popularity of Robbert since 1915
Babies named Robbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robbert's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 67 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 57 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robbert is a Dutch variant of the classic name Robert, sharing its meaning of 'bright fame'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, with its peak usage occurring in 1931, when it was given to approximately 5 baby boys per million. The name has remained consistently rare, never breaking into the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable in the decades since, with occasional years of zero recorded births. While it does not appear among top states or similar names in the dataset, Robbert's simplicity and cross-cultural familiarity give it a quiet appeal for families seeking a traditional name with a distinctive spelling.
Robbert is a Dutch variant of Robert, derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). The name was introduced to Britain by the Normans and became widespread throughout Europe. In the Netherlands, the spelling Robbert is a common alternative, maintaining the same pronunciation and meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rob, Bert, Robby
Sibling names for Robbert
Names that share Robbert's style, for a brother or sister.
