Robt Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Robt is an abbreviated form of the Old Germanic name Robert, which means 'bright fame'. The name evolved from Hrodebert in Old High German to Robert in Old French, and then to its shortened form, Robt. It has a historical connection to nobility and has been popular since the Middle Ages. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name. Today, Robt carries a vintage charm and is often viewed as a casual or affectionate variant of Robert.
The name Robt is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Robt has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Robt' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1545th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3708th out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Discover how the name 'Robt' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Robt"
Pronunciation
/rɒb/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
The name Robt is a diminutive form of Robert, which comes from the Old High German name Hrodebert, meaning 'bright fame'.
Meaning
bright fame
Language Evolution
Hrodebert (Old High German), Robert (Old French), Robt (abbreviated form)
Historical Usage
The name Robt gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages, particularly due to the Norman Conquest and the subsequent use of Robert in royal and noble families.
Variants & Derivatives
Robert, Rob, Bert
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Robt is considered an informal or abbreviated version of Robert, with a somewhat vintage or classic appeal.
Famous People
Robert Pattinson, Robert Frost, Robert Downey Jr.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Robt"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Robt"
"Robt" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1545th of 7545 | 369 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3708th of 6773 | 71 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Robt" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
- |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Robt" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Robt"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Robt" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.