Robbi Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-bee //ˈrɒbi//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Bright fame; Hebrew: My shepherd
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Robbi is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which has its roots in the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' This name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century, evolving through various forms such as Robertus in Latin and Robert in Old French before becoming Robert in Middle English. The transition into the modern English form occurred around the 14th century, with diminutive forms like Robbi emerging as affectionate or informal variants.
Throughout history, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including several kings of Scotland, such as Robert the Bruce, who reigned in the early 14th century and is celebrated for his role in the Wars of Scottish Independence. The name's prominence was further solidified by its appearance in literature and religious texts, including the King James Bible, where it is associated with various biblical figures and saints, thus enhancing its cultural significance.
Robbi, as a feminine variant, reflects the broader trend of adapting traditionally masculine names into forms suitable for women, a practice that has roots in various cultures. The name carries connotations of strength and brightness, resonating with the original meanings of its root name.
This adaptation has allowed Robbi to maintain a connection to its historical lineage while also embodying a contemporary sensibility, making it a name that reflects both tradition and modernity.
Famous people named Robbi
In this section, you will find notable people named Robbi. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Robbi who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Robbi who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Robbi Morgan is an actress best known for Friday the 13th, The Last House on the Left, and The Devil's Rejects.
Robbi Mook is a political strategist best known for his work on the Hillary Clinton 2016 presidential campaign.
Fictional characters named Robbi
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Robbi is a fictional character from the animated series The Jetsons. He is a robot who serves as the housekeeper and companion to the Jetson family.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Robbi was first seen in the United States in 1948.
Robbi has ranked as high as #1060 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
In the past 5 years the name Robbi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Robbi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Robbi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Robbi (1998)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Robbi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1979 | 33 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1972 | 37 |
| 1971 | 34 |
| 1970 | 44 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1968 | 44 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1966 | 35 |
| 1965 | 35 |
| 1964 | 46 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1961 | 37 |
| 1960 | 37 |
| 1959 | 43 |
| 1958 | 60 |
| 1957 | 55 |
| 1956 | 57 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |