Robby Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: RAH-bee //ˈrɒbi//

Origin: English; German

Meaning: English: Bright fame; German: Fame and glory

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Robby is derived from the Old High German name Hrodebert, which is composed of the elements 'hrod,' meaning 'fame' or 'glory,' and 'beraht,' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' This name evolved into the Old French form Robert, which made its way into Middle English as Robert. The diminutive form Robby emerged as a variant of Robert, particularly in English-speaking contexts, during the late medieval period.

The transition from Robert to Robby reflects a common linguistic practice of creating affectionate or familiar forms of names, which became popular in the 19th century. Historically, the name Robert has significant milestones, notably its association with several kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce, who reigned in the early 14th century and is celebrated for his role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

The name also appears in the Bible, particularly in the context of saints, with Saint Robert of Molesme, a 11th-century founder of the Cistercian order, contributing to its religious significance. The name gained further prominence through literary works, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and has influenced English literature and culture.

Culturally, Robby and its variants have been associated with qualities such as bravery and leadership, echoing the historical figures who bore the name. The name's enduring presence in various cultures can be attributed to its strong roots and the positive connotations associated with its meaning.

The diminutive Robby, while less formal, carries the same historical weight and is often seen as a friendly and approachable version of Robert, reflecting the name's adaptability across different contexts.

Famous people named Robby

In this section, you will find notable people named Robby. 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 Robby who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Robby who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Robby Krieger is a musician best known for being the guitarist of The Doors.

Robby Gordon is a race car driver best known for his participation in NASCAR and off-road racing.

Robby Benson is an actor and director best known for his roles in Beauty and the Beast, One on One, and Ice Castles.

Robby McCulloch is a musician best known for his work with the band The Mamas and the Papas.

Fictional characters named Robby

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Robby the Robot is a fictional character from the film Forbidden Planet. He is a highly advanced robot that serves as a servant and protector on the alien planet Altair IV.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Robby, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RickyRonnyRandyRileyRoccoRyder

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Robby. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

BobbyJohnnyTimmyTommyDannyJimmyMikeyTeddy

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Robby was first seen in the United States in 1921.

Robby has ranked as high as #852 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Robby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Robby 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 Robby was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Robby.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 22 22 0
2024 23 23 0
2023 25 25 0
2022 23 23 0
2021 21 21 0
2020 24 24 0
2019 25 25 0
2018 23 23 0
2017 17 17 0
2016 28 28 0
2015 25 25 0
2014 32 32 0
2013 32 32 0
2012 34 34 0
2011 24 24 0
2010 42 42 0
2009 34 34 0
2008 38 38 0
2007 34 34 0
2006 39 39 0
2005 47 47 0
2004 31 31 0
2003 36 36 0
2002 44 44 0
2001 41 41 0
2000 50 50 0
1999 56 56 0
1998 35 35 0
1997 46 46 0
1996 61 61 0
1995 53 53 0
1994 72 72 0
1993 79 79 0
1992 104 104 0
1991 107 107 0
1990 111 111 0
1989 142 142 0
1988 120 120 0
1987 128 128 0
1986 149 149 0
1985 165 158 7
1984 146 146 0
1983 162 157 5
1982 196 190 6
1981 212 212 0
1980 246 240 6
1979 232 232 0
1978 216 211 5
1977 253 248 5
1976 164 164 0
1975 199 199 0
1974 202 202 0
1973 236 231 5
1972 326 318 8
1971 359 354 5
1970 312 312 0
1969 374 374 0
1968 351 346 5
1967 262 254 8
1966 315 307 8
1965 359 351 8
1964 424 412 12
1963 395 388 7
1962 367 360 7
1961 320 314 6
1960 214 207 7
1959 219 208 11
1958 204 204 0
1957 159 150 9
1956 149 149 0
1955 111 102 9
1954 98 98 0
1953 80 80 0
1952 65 65 0
1951 42 35 7
1950 39 39 0
1949 52 52 0
1948 36 31 5
1947 59 59 0
1946 41 41 0
1945 17 12 5
1944 26 18 8
1943 17 17 0
1942 26 18 8
1941 21 21 0
1940 29 22 7
1939 28 28 0
1938 15 15 0
1937 15 10 5
1936 12 12 0
1935 19 19 0
1934 10 10 0
1933 15 10 5
1932 10 10 0
1931 9 9 0
1930 7 7 0
1929 9 9 0
1928 9 9 0
1927 6 6 0
1926 5 0 5
1925 9 9 0
1924 6 6 0
1923 10 5 5
1922 6 6 0
1921 6 0 6

Top States for Robby (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%