Robie
Robie is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Robie is an English diminutive or variant of Robert, which derives from the Germanic name Hrodebert. The name combines elements meaning bright and fame. Historically used in the United States, Robie has become rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,176 babies in the United States have been named Robie since 1880. It ranks #3519 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (70.8 %)
- CA (29.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 128 |
| 1930-1940 | 98 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 280 |
| 1970-1980 | 172 |
| 1980-1990 | 94 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 34 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Robie
- Robie Lester: Voice Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Robie stems from the Old High German elements hrod (fame) and beraht (bright).
- It developed as a spelling variation of Robbie, the traditional pet form of Robert.