Robert sits comfortably in the UK charts at #151 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#151
US Rank #90
About the Name Robert
Robert is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 26 places over five years. Its high point was #30 in 1996, and it now sits at #151. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 19 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Robert is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #90, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Robert
Unlikely. With around 340 UK babies named Robert per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Robert in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Robert has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 26 places in the last five years. Its peak was #30 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Robert is more popular in the US (#90) than in the UK (#151). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Robert ranks #90 in the US (2024), making it comfortably inside the American top 100. It's well-liked on both sides of the Atlantic.
340
UK babies named Robert (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↓ 26 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Robert
Likely around 1 other Robert in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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