Boys name · California
Robert in California
Robert was the 113th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 350 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, California families have named 353,351 babies Robert.
Popularity over time
Robert in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 141 | 4th |
| 1926 | 2,485 | 1st |
| 1943 | 4,659 | 1st |
| 1959 | 6,510 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 3,364 | 5th |
| 1992 | 2,872 | 16th |
| 2009 | 931 | 57th |
| 2025 | 350 | 113th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 4th in 1910 to 113th in 2025.
The most babies named Robert in California in a single year was 7,098, in 1956. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1918.
Across the country, Robert reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1931). See Robert in every state →
How popular is Robert in California?
Robert was the 113th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 350 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, California families have named 353,351 babies Robert.
How many babies are named Robert in California?
In 2025, 350 babies were named Robert in California. The most babies named Robert in California in a single year was 7,098, in 1956.
What is the rank of Robert in California?
Robert ranked 113th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1918.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.