Robby
Robby is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or famous brilliance.
Origin and history
Robby is a diminutive form of Robert, which originates from the Germanic name Hrodebert. It translates to bright fame and gained popularity through Old French and Norman introduction to Britain. In the United States, Robby functions both as an affectionate nickname and a standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
10,565 babies in the United States have been named Robby since 1880. It ranks #1167 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1789.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.5 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- GA (5.7 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 130 |
| 1940-1950 | 291 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,130 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,313 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,471 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,642 |
| 1990-2000 | 724 |
| 2000-2010 | 394 |
| 2010-2019 | 282 |
| 2020-2029 | 138 |
Famous people named Robby
- Robby Benson: Actor, Director
- Robby Krieger: Musician, Guitarist
- Robby Gordon: Racing Driver
Nicknames
Rob, Bob
Fun facts
- Robby emerged as a diminutive of Robert, a classic Germanic name introduced to England by the Normans.
- Over 10,000 boys in the United States have been given Robby as an official first name since 1880.