Roberts is an English surname and forename, derived from the Germanic given name Hrothgar, which means "bright spear." It was borne by several historical figures, including Roberts Bruce, King of Scotland (1306-1329), and Roberts Dudley, Duke of Northumberland (1533-1588). The name has been popular in English-speaking countries for centuries and is often associated with strength, leadership, and valor.
"Over the span of 97 years, the name Roberts experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, with peaks like 14 births in 1922 and lows such as 5 births in both 1935 and 1936."