Robb
Robb is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or famous renown.
Origin and history
Robb is a variant spelling of Rob, a short form of Robert, which derives from Germanic elements meaning bright fame. While historically used as a medieval nickname or modern spelling variation, it is relatively uncommon in the United States today. Its usage peaked in the middle of the 20th century before declining to very low numbers.
Popularity in the United States
3,194 babies in the United States have been named Robb since 1880. It ranks #2278 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.3 %)
- MN (13.5 %)
- MI (10.3 %)
- WI (10 %)
- OH (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 396 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,117 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,043 |
| 1980-1990 | 344 |
| 1990-2000 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Robb
- Robb Wells: Actor, Screenwriter
- Robb Flynn: Musician, Vocalist
- Robb Nen: Athlete, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Robb originated as a medieval short form and spelling variant of the name Robert.
- The spelling gained contemporary visibility through the fictional character Robb Stark in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series.