Is Roby a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Roby is commonly used as a Unisex name.

Roby Unisex

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROH-bee /ˈroʊ.bi/

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Bright fame; Hebrew: To be healed

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Roby is derived from the Old High German name Hruodberht, which means 'bright fame.' This name evolved through various linguistic stages, first appearing in the form of Ruodpert in the early medieval period. The name was later adapted into Latin as Robertus, which was then borrowed into Old French as Robert.

The transition into English occurred after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, leading to the widespread use of Robert in England. Over time, diminutive forms such as Rob and Robbie emerged, with Roby being a less common variant that retains the essence of the original name.

Historically, the name Robert has been borne by numerous notable figures, including Robert the Bruce, the King of Scots in the 14th century, who played a pivotal role in Scotland's struggle for independence. Additionally, Saint Robert of Molesme, a 11th-century Benedictine monk, contributed to the name's significance within Christian contexts.

The name Robert was also popularized in literature and culture, notably through its inclusion in the King James Bible, which was completed in the early 17th century, where various forms of the name appear in different contexts. Culturally, the name Roby carries connotations of strength and renown, reflecting the qualities associated with its etymological roots.

The name has been used in various literary works and has appeared in folklore, often symbolizing a heroic or noble character. Its historical associations with leadership and valor have contributed to its lasting resonance in various cultures, ensuring that the name remains recognized and respected through the centuries.

Famous people named Roby

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

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

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Roby Lakatos is a violinist and composer best known for his work in gypsy jazz, collaborations with various artists, and performances worldwide.

Roby Young is a musician best known for his contributions to the band The Youngbloods and his work in the folk music genre.

Sibling suggestions

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

Robert Robby Robin Rocco Ronan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Roby. 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.

Rory Robby Rocco Ruben Riley Ryder Rafael Ronan Rami

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roby was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Roby has ranked as high as #1078 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Texas, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Roby has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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

Top States for Roby (2011)

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.

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	5	100%

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 Roby.

Year	Births
2023	10
2022	10
2021	5
2020	5
2019	12
2018	7
2017	8
2016	5
2015	5
2011	12
2010	12
2009	15
2008	11
2007	10
2006	8
2005	8
2004	18
2003	5
2002	18
2001	11
2000	18
1999	10
1998	11
1997	16
1996	21
1995	14
1994	8
1993	9
1992	14
1991	13
1990	21
1989	16
1988	24
1987	12
1986	11
1985	13
1984	8
1983	11
1982	17
1981	16
1980	15
1979	20
1978	19
1977	21
1976	22
1975	17
1974	27
1973	26
1972	33
1971	27
1970	33
1969	37
1968	31
1967	24
1966	27
1965	38
1964	50
1963	37
1962	37
1961	41
1960	36
1959	30
1958	32
1957	29
1956	35
1955	24
1954	30
1953	30
1952	15
1951	18
1950	17
1949	35
1948	33
1947	43
1946	33
1945	20
1944	26
1943	27
1942	25
1941	20
1940	27
1939	19
1938	20
1937	24
1936	30
1935	29
1934	36
1933	13
1932	26
1931	23
1930	22
1929	26
1928	17
1927	24
1926	28
1925	28
1924	29
1923	29
1922	27
1921	28
1920	31
1919	39
1918	44
1917	26
1916	29
1915	24
1914	24
1913	15
1912	6
1911	9
1910	6
1909	6
1908	9
1907	6
1904	6
1901	8
1900	5
1899	6
1898	8
1896	8
1895	6
1894	5
1890	7
1888	6
1886	6
1884	6