Robbie
Robbie is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or shining with glory.
Origin and history
Robbie is a diminutive form of Robert or Roberta, originating from Old High German roots meaning bright fame. While historically more common for males, it has been steadily used as a given name for females in the United States since the late 19th century. Today, it serves as a friendly, classic unisex name with a relaxed feel.
Popularity in the United States
22,553 babies in the United States have been named Robbie since 1880. It ranks #979 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1859.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.2 %)
- TN (14.8 %)
- AL (11.1 %)
- GA (8.7 %)
- MS (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 63 |
| 1890-1900 | 293 |
| 1900-1910 | 531 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,840 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,067 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,133 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,030 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,087 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,339 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,468 |
| 1980-1990 | 698 |
| 1990-2000 | 392 |
| 2000-2010 | 206 |
| 2010-2019 | 164 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Famous people named Robbie
- Robbie Montgomery: Singer, Restaurateur
Fun facts
- Robbie developed as a pet form of Robert or Roberta before gaining standalone usage on birth certificates.
- Over 22,000 females in the U.S. have been officially named Robbie since 1880.