Name meaning & stats
Roberts
Roberts. 215 US babies since 1940, peak 1965. Notable Robertss are 1.9× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1965
215 US babies were named Roberts between 1940 and 2025.
Roberts around the world
- England & Wales: 134 babies since 1996, peak 2015, No. 4,213 in 2025
- Ireland: 44 babies since 1964, peak 2012
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Robertss end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 6 people |
| Ice hockey player | 1.9× | Low · 6 people |
| Basketball player | 1.4× | Low · 4 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Robertss show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1965)