Roby Boy

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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.

RobertRobbyRobinRoccoRonan

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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Roby has ranked as high as #2583 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Roby has been trending down 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 7 7 0
2023 10 10 0
2022 10 10 0
2021 5 5 0
2020 5 5 0
2019 12 12 0
2018 7 7 0
2017 8 8 0
2016 5 5 0
2015 5 5 0
2011 12 12 0
2010 12 12 0
2009 15 15 0
2008 11 11 0
2007 10 10 0
2006 8 8 0
2005 8 8 0
2004 18 18 0
2003 5 5 0
2002 18 18 0
2001 11 11 0
2000 18 18 0
1999 10 10 0
1998 11 11 0
1997 16 16 0
1996 21 21 0
1995 14 14 0
1994 8 8 0
1993 9 9 0
1992 14 14 0
1991 13 13 0
1990 21 21 0
1989 16 16 0
1988 24 24 0
1987 12 12 0
1986 11 11 0
1985 13 13 0
1984 8 8 0
1983 11 11 0
1982 17 17 0
1981 16 16 0
1980 15 15 0
1979 25 20 5
1978 19 19 0
1977 21 21 0
1976 22 22 0
1975 22 17 5
1974 27 27 0
1973 26 26 0
1972 33 33 0
1971 27 27 0
1970 33 33 0
1969 37 37 0
1968 31 31 0
1967 24 24 0
1966 27 27 0
1965 38 38 0
1964 50 50 0
1963 37 37 0
1962 37 37 0
1961 41 41 0
1960 42 36 6
1959 30 30 0
1958 32 32 0
1957 29 29 0
1956 42 35 7
1955 24 24 0
1954 36 30 6
1953 30 30 0
1952 15 15 0
1951 18 18 0
1950 17 17 0
1949 35 35 0
1948 33 33 0
1947 48 43 5
1946 33 33 0
1945 20 20 0
1944 31 26 5
1943 27 27 0
1942 25 25 0
1941 20 20 0
1940 27 27 0
1939 19 19 0
1938 25 20 5
1937 24 24 0
1936 30 30 0
1935 29 29 0
1934 36 36 0
1933 13 13 0
1932 26 26 0
1931 23 23 0
1930 22 22 0
1929 26 26 0
1928 17 17 0
1927 32 24 8
1926 28 28 0
1925 34 28 6
1924 37 29 8
1923 29 29 0
1922 32 27 5
1921 34 28 6
1920 37 31 6
1919 39 39 0
1918 49 44 5
1917 26 26 0
1916 36 29 7
1915 33 24 9
1914 24 24 0
1913 23 15 8
1912 6 6 0
1911 9 9 0
1910 6 6 0
1909 6 6 0
1908 9 9 0
1907 6 6 0
1904 12 6 6
1901 8 8 0
1900 5 5 0
1899 6 6 0
1898 8 8 0
1896 8 8 0
1895 6 6 0
1894 5 5 0
1890 7 7 0
1888 6 6 0
1886 6 6 0
1884 6 6 0

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. 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%