Robert Anthony is believed to have originated as an anglicized form of the German name Robertus, which was derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert. The name combines the elements "hrod" meaning fame and "berht" meaning bright. In English-speaking countries, Robert Anthony has been used since the Middle Ages but gained significant popularity during the late 20th century. It is considered a strong and distinguished name that exudes confidence and leadership qualities. However, it is important to note that this name does not have any specific cultural significance or historical figure associated with it other than its widespread use as a given name.
Over the span of twenty-seven years, from 1988 to 2015, there were a total of thirty babies named Robertanthony born annually, with peaks occurring every four to seven years and no recorded births between 1992 and 1994.