Boys name · Illinois
Robert in Illinois
Robert was the 99th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 116 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 277,790 babies Robert.
Popularity over time
Robert in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 261 | 7th |
| 1926 | 4,496 | 1st |
| 1943 | 4,545 | 1st |
| 1959 | 4,222 | 5th |
| 1976 | 1,785 | 8th |
| 1992 | 1,072 | 21st |
| 2009 | 265 | 66th |
| 2025 | 116 | 99th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 7th in 1910 to 99th in 2025.
The most babies named Robert in Illinois in a single year was 5,333, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1920.
Across the country, Robert reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1931). See Robert in every state →
How popular is Robert in Illinois?
Robert was the 99th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 116 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 277,790 babies Robert.
How many babies are named Robert in Illinois?
In 2025, 116 babies were named Robert in Illinois. The most babies named Robert in Illinois in a single year was 5,333, in 1947.
What is the rank of Robert in Illinois?
Robert ranked 99th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1920.
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.