Boys name · New York
Robert in New York
Robert was the 86th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 213 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 441,116 babies Robert.
Popularity over time
Robert in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 332 | 10th |
| 1926 | 5,281 | 2nd |
| 1943 | 7,924 | 1st |
| 1959 | 7,692 | 3rd |
| 1976 | 2,721 | 6th |
| 1992 | 1,830 | 16th |
| 2009 | 463 | 44th |
| 2025 | 213 | 86th |
Its rank among boys names in New York fell from 10th in 1910 to 86th in 2025.
The most babies named Robert in New York in a single year was 10,027, in 1947. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1931.
Across the country, Robert reached its best rank of #1 in New York (1931). See Robert in every state →
How popular is Robert in New York?
Robert was the 86th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 213 babies named Robert that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 441,116 babies Robert.
How many babies are named Robert in New York?
In 2025, 213 babies were named Robert in New York. The most babies named Robert in New York in a single year was 10,027, in 1947.
What is the rank of Robert in New York?
Robert ranked 86th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 1931.
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.