Robert
Pronunciation: [ r-AHB-ert ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Robert first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 10,486 babies have been named Robert in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Robert is past its peak , currently ranked #39,070 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #39,070
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Robert
Robert is a girl name .
Is Robert a boy or girl name? Robert is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,070 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #90. Robert is more commonly used as a boy name.
Robert is currently ranked #39,070 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Robert include Rob, Robe, Robey, Robeie, Roy, Roie, and Robkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Robert include Roberta . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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