Holding steady.
Popularity of Robet since 1916
Babies named Robet per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 84 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 126 |
| 1960s | 168 |
| 1970s | 178 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robet is an exceedingly rare spelling variant of the classic name Robert. First recorded in the U.S. in 1916, it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak usage was in 1969, though even then it remained statistically negligible, never appearing in the top 1,000. The name has seen stable but minimal usage over the decades, with no significant revival. Robet offers a distinctive alternative to the traditional Robert for parents seeking a name with deep historical roots but a unique spelling.
Robet is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Robert. Robert itself came to England via the Norman French form Robert, derived from the Old High German Hrodebert. It has been widely used across Europe, but Robet remains an uncommon spelling variant.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rob, Bobby, Robbie
Sibling names for Robet
Names that share Robet's style, for a brother or sister.
