Robert is of German origin, derived from the Germanic elements "hrod" meaning fame and "bern" meaning strong, brave. It was introduced to England by the Normans after the Norman Conquest in 1066, becoming quite popular over time. In its early form, Robert was used as a personal name, but it also evolved into various surnames such as Robertson, Roberson, Roberts, and other variants. Throughout history, notable figures bearing this name include Robert the Bruce, King of Scots; Robert Hooke, English scientist; and Robert Frost, American poet. The name has seen continuous popularity in the English-speaking world, ranking among the top 1000 names for boys in recent years.
The name Rober had a peak of popularity around the late 1960s and early 1970s, with high numbers of births per year reaching up to 15 times in those decades. However, it seems to have declined significantly from the mid-1980s onwards, with only 5 or fewer births recorded annually since then. Overall, there were a total of 415 babies named Rober between 1917 and 1995.