Roby
Roby is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or shining glory.
Origin and history
Roby originated as a diminutive or variant of Robert, deriving from Old High German roots meaning 'bright fame'. Historically used as a given name in its own right, it has been a consistently rare choice in the United States. In contemporary U.S. usage, it remains an uncommon alternative to traditional names like Robert or Robbie.
Popularity in the United States
2,481 babies in the United States have been named Roby since 1880. It ranks #2600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- NC (62.3 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- VA (13.3 %)
- WV (5.1 %)
- TN (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 222 |
| 1920-1930 | 267 |
| 1930-1940 | 242 |
| 1940-1950 | 289 |
| 1950-1960 | 260 |
| 1960-1970 | 358 |
| 1970-1980 | 245 |
| 1980-1990 | 143 |
| 1990-2000 | 137 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 61 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Roby
- Roby Yonge: Radio Personality, Disc Jockey
Fun facts
- Roby originally developed as a pet form of the ancient Germanic name Robert before gaining standalone usage.
- More than 2,400 boys have been named Roby in published U.S. baby records since 1880.