How many babies were named Robert in Scotland?

18,795 babies have been named Robert in Scotland since records began in 1974. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, ranking #86.

When did the name Robert peak in popularity in Scotland?

Robert peaked in 1974 with 885 births recorded in Scotland.

Boy name · 18,795 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Robert: 18,795 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 885 births in 1974.

Robert has Germanic roots, from the Old High German Hrodebert, combining *hrod* ('fame') and *beraht* ('bright'),

Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).