Robbie Unisex

Popularity: #868 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationROBB-ee / /ˈrɒbi/

English; Scottish

Meaning

English: Bright fame; Scottish: Diminutive of Robert

Historical & Cultural Background

Robbie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots meaning 'bright fame.' The name has been popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland. It has been used as both a given name and a nickname, reflecting a friendly and approachable character. Over the years, Robbie has appeared in various cultural contexts, including literature and music.

Trend Summary

Robbie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rob
  • Robbie
  • Robb

International Variants

  • Roberto (Italian/Spanish)
  • Ruprecht (German)
  • Robrecht (Dutch)

Famous people named Robbie

Robbie Williams is a British singer and songwriter known for his successful solo career and as a member of the band Take That.

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor and writer, best known for his role as Hagrid in the Harry Potter film series.

Robbie Keane is an Irish former professional footballer who played for clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and LA Galaxy.

Robbie Amell is a Canadian actor known for his roles in the television series The Tomorrow People and Upload.

Fictional characters named Robbie

Robbie the Robot is a character from the classic science fiction film Forbidden Planet, serving as a helpful automaton.

Robbie Hart is a character in the film The Wedding Singer, portrayed by Adam Sandler, who is a wedding singer navigating love and heartbreak.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Robbie was first seen in the United States in 1889. Robbie has ranked as high as #550 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Robbie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Robbie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
UT 7
54%
OH 6
46%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18895
18906
18977
19028
19035
19078
19088
190911
19109
191110
191215
191310
191419
191527
191625
191727
191827
191929
192030
192122
192223
192327
192425
192532
192634
192744
192842
192924
193033
193140
193246
193338
193459
193547
193649
193734
193846
193963
194074
194170
194271
194364
194451
194561
1946104
1947147
1948119
1949118
1950118
1951133
1952174
1953184
1954229
1955229
1956312
1957370
1958404
1959388
1960454
1961681
1962703
1963884
1964848
1965712
1966595
1967564
1968651
1969711
1970672
1971658
1972584
1973491
1974415
1975398
1976312
1977432
1978352
1979337
1980345
1981345
1982315
1983269
1984184
1985221
1986223
1987177
1988211
1989197
1990184
1991149
1992154
1993150
1994111
1995118
1996117
199787
199881
199993
2000100
200184
200283
200375
200463
200567
200667
200758
200862
200965
201065
201169
201275
201371
201461
201564
201659
201766
201861
201948
202070
202171
202264
202372
202456