Boys name · Illinois
Robert in Illinois
In 2025, 116 babies born in Illinois were named Robert, making it the #99 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 277,790.
Popularity over time
Robert in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 261 | #7 |
| 1926 | 4,496 | #1 |
| 1943 | 4,545 | #1 |
| 1959 | 4,222 | #5 |
| 1976 | 1,785 | #8 |
| 1992 | 1,072 | #21 |
| 2009 | 265 | #66 |
| 2025 | 116 | #99 |
No year in Illinois had more Robert births than 1947, when 5,333 were born. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1920, at #1.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #1 in 1920 to #110 in 2024, starting at #7 in 1910 and ending at #99 in 2025.
New York gave Robert its highest national rank, #1, in 1931. See Robert in every state →
How popular is Robert in Illinois?
In 2025, 116 babies born in Illinois were named Robert, making it the #99 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 277,790.
How many babies are named Robert in Illinois?
In 2025, 116 babies born in Illinois were named Robert.
What is the rank of Robert in Illinois?
Robert's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #99.
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.