Rob
Rob is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Rob is a short form of Robert, which originates from Germanic elements meaning bright fame. While traditionally used as a nickname, it has also been registered as an independent given name in the United States. Its usage as a formal birth name has become relatively rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
8,775 babies in the United States have been named Rob since 1880. It ranks #1288 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1881.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.4 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- MI (8.3 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- WA (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 94 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 269 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,550 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,159 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,441 |
| 1980-1990 | 444 |
| 1990-2000 | 246 |
| 2000-2010 | 118 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 46 |
Famous people named Rob
- Rob Lowe: Actor, Producer
- Rob Reiner: Director, Actor
- Rob Zombie: Musician, Filmmaker
Fun facts
- Rob arose in medieval England as a common truncated form of the Norman name Robert.
- More than 8,700 boys in the U.S. have been given Rob as a legal first name since official tracking began in 1880.