Roberts
Pronunciation: [ r-AHB-erts ]
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Roberts first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 153 babies have been named Roberts in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roberts is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,089 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,089
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Roberts
Roberts is a boy name .
Roberts is currently ranked #20,089 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Roberts include Rob, Robe, Robey, Robeie, Rts, Rtsy, Rtsie, Roy, Roie, and Robkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Roberts include Robert, Roberto . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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