Robb Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationRob / rɒbEnglish; Germanic
Meaning
English: Bright fame; Germanic: Famous
Historical & Cultural Background
Robb is a variant of the name Robert, which has roots in Old High German. The name became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. It has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, often associated with nobility and leadership.
Trend Summary
Robb has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often influenced by cultural references.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rob
- Robert
International Variants
- Roberto (Italian/Spanish)
- Ruprecht (German)
- Róbert (Hungarian)
Famous people named Robb
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Fictional characters named Robb
Robb Stark from 'Game of Thrones' is a prominent character known for his leadership and tragic fate.
Robb from 'The Robb Report' is a fictional representation of luxury lifestyle and consumerism.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Robb was first seen in the United States in 1917. Robb has ranked as high as #879 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Robb has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Robb (1990)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1917 | 5 |
1924 | 5 |
1928 | 5 |
1935 | 5 |
1938 | 11 |
1939 | 6 |
1940 | 5 |
1941 | 6 |
1943 | 5 |
1944 | 7 |
1945 | 5 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 19 |
1948 | 18 |
1949 | 9 |
1950 | 19 |
1951 | 21 |
1952 | 29 |
1953 | 35 |
1954 | 30 |
1955 | 43 |
1956 | 52 |
1957 | 64 |
1958 | 57 |
1959 | 46 |
1960 | 59 |
1961 | 55 |
1962 | 89 |
1963 | 87 |
1964 | 102 |
1965 | 94 |
1966 | 90 |
1967 | 90 |
1968 | 214 |
1969 | 237 |
1970 | 246 |
1971 | 150 |
1972 | 156 |
1973 | 91 |
1974 | 83 |
1975 | 84 |
1976 | 66 |
1977 | 75 |
1978 | 50 |
1979 | 43 |
1980 | 40 |
1981 | 43 |
1982 | 42 |
1983 | 28 |
1984 | 35 |
1985 | 36 |
1986 | 32 |
1987 | 18 |
1988 | 26 |
1989 | 44 |
1990 | 32 |
1991 | 22 |
1992 | 15 |
1993 | 13 |
1994 | 8 |
1995 | 12 |
1996 | 7 |
1997 | 6 |
1998 | 7 |
1999 | 12 |
2000 | 7 |
2002 | 8 |
2004 | 7 |
2013 | 5 |
2020 | 5 |