Robbie
Robbie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or shining glory.
Origin and history
Robbie is a diminutive of Robert, which originates from the Germanic name Old High German Hrodebert. It carries the meaning 'bright fame' or 'shining with glory'. In the United States, it is widely used both as a pet name and an independent given name.
Popularity in the United States
21,386 babies in the United States have been named Robbie since 1880. It ranks #804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1525.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.7 %)
- CA (9.2 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- NC (6.7 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 13 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 198 |
| 1920-1930 | 303 |
| 1930-1940 | 455 |
| 1940-1950 | 879 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,541 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,803 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,651 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,487 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,244 |
| 2000-2010 | 725 |
| 2010-2019 | 639 |
| 2020-2029 | 403 |
Famous people named Robbie
- Robbie Fowler: Athlete, Footballer
- Robbie Williams: Singer, Songwriter
- Robbie Robertson: Musician, Songwriter
Nicknames
Rob, Bob
Fun facts
- Robbie evolved as a hypocoristic short form of Robert, a name brought to Britain by the Normans.
- Though traditionally a nickname, Robbie has been officially registered as a standalone birth name in the U.S. for over a century.