Roberts

Boy name

Roberts has been given to 422 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 1922.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

422

Peak year

1922 (14 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1913

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Roberts — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Robertboy

4,869,849 babies since 1880

Robertagirl

172,330 babies since 1880

Robertoboy

113,477 babies since 1897

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Eldoboy

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Edwardsboy

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Wallieboy

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FAQ

How popular is the name Roberts?

Roberts has been given to 422 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Roberts peak?

Roberts peaked in 1922, when 14 babies were given the name.

Is Roberts a girl or boy name?

Roberts is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Roberts are boys).

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