How Many People Are Named Robert?
Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Robert
An estimated 2,038,234 living people in the United States currently share the first name Robert. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 4,369,024 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #3 in all-time national frequency.
Key Demographic Statistics for Robert
Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.
U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.
Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.
Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.
Highest annual total: 96,805 registrations in 1947.
Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.
Historical Popularity & Annual Trends
The single highest historical peak for Robert occurred in 1947, with 96,805 recorded newborn registrations in that single year. Between 2015 and 2024, Robert experienced a 33% softening in newborn registration counts compared to preceding cohorts.
U.S. Birth Registrations for Robert (1880–2024)
Peak Era: 1947 (~96,805 recorded births)
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
| Year | Total Births | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 266 | 261 | 5 |
| 2011 | 223 | 223 | 0 |
| 2012 | 193 | 193 | 0 |
| 2013 | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| 2014 | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| 2015 | 128 | 128 | 0 |
| 2016 | 114 | 114 | 0 |
| 2017 | 102 | 102 | 0 |
| 2018 | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| 2019 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 2020 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2021 | 74 | 74 | 0 |
| 2022 | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| 2023 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2024 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.
Relative Popularity by Decade
Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records
Official registration data reflects that Robert is overwhelmingly used as a masculine first name (98% male births).
Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).
Robert in the 2020 Decennial Census
In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Robert appeared 3,484,800 times, ranking #457 among all first names observed in 2020 returns.
Where Is the Name Robert Most Common?
The largest concentration of living bearers is estimated in California (~254,779 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:
| State | Estimated Living Bearers | Share of U.S. Total |
|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | ~254,779 | 12.5% |
| Texas (TX) | ~187,518 | 9.2% |
| Florida (FL) | ~138,600 | 6.8% |
| New York (NY) | ~124,332 | 6.1% |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | ~81,529 | 4% |
| Illinois (IL) | ~79,491 | 3.9% |
| Ohio (OH) | ~73,376 | 3.6% |
| Georgia (GA) | ~67,262 | 3.3% |
Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model
Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 2,038,234 people named Robert are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 64.8 years.
Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.
Estimated Average Age for Robert: 64.8 years.
Comparative Popularity Context
Ranking at #3 out of thousands of canonical names, Robert shares historical rarity tiers with enduring classics like William, John, and Elizabeth.
Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology
HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical data platform aggregating public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived demographic models:
- U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
- U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering 53,615 distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
- Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
- State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robert
What names are similar to Robert?
Names similar to Robert include Albert, Roger, Regina, Ronald, Ross. They share the starting letter "R", a comparable length, or a close phonetic match.
Does Robert work in the US?
Robert is well-established in US naming records according to Social Security Administration data.
What does Robert mean?
Robert is of Traditional origin and traditionally means "Noble, cherished". Meanings can vary slightly across cultures and historical periods.
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