Holding steady.
Popularity of Robertine since 1914
Babies named Robertine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robertine's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robertine is a rare feminine form of Robert, first recorded in U.S. data in 1914. Its peak year of use was 1937, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The trajectory of Robertine has been stable, with minimal fluctuation over the decades. As a French-influenced variant, it shares the historical weight of the root name Robert, which has been used across Europe for centuries. Despite its obscurity, Robertine carries a classic, vintage charm that appeals to those seeking a distinctive name with a familiar sound.
Robertine derives from the masculine name Robert, which comes from the Old Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright). The feminine form was popularized in France and later adopted in English-speaking countries, though it has always been relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Robbie, Robyn, Bertie
Sibling names for Robertine
Names that share Robertine's style, for a brother or sister.
