Will my child share the name Roberts with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Roberts per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Roberts in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Roberts becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Roberts is rising: up 333 places since 2020, to #4,275 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,327 in 2015.

Is Roberts a good choice for a distinctive name?

Roberts is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Roberts a popular baby name in the United States?

Roberts does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Roberts is a distinctive choice, ranked #4275 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Roberts in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Roberts

Roberts has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1183 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #1327 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Roberts is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Roberts in their class.