Robie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationROH-bee / ˈroʊ.biEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: Bright fame; Scottish: Fame and glory
Historical & Cultural Background
Robie is a diminutive form of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots. The name Robert was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular in various forms across Europe. In Scotland, Robie has been used as a given name, reflecting the cultural significance of the name Robert in Scottish history.
Trend Summary
Robie has seen limited use in the United States, with sporadic popularity over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Roby
International Variants
- Roberto (Italian/Spanish)
- Róbert (Hungarian)
- Ruprecht (German)
Famous people named Robie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Robie was first seen in the United States in 1892. Robie has ranked as high as #1104 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in North Carolina, and California. In the past 5 years the name Robie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Robie (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 14 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 14 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 12 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 16 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 24 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 40 |
| 1964 | 32 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 23 |
| 1971 | 21 |
| 1972 | 28 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 11 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |