Rob: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#10,457

among boys · ↑1,603 vs 2024

Babies in 2025

named Rob

How common

1 in 244,011

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1963

555 babies

All-time total

8,775

#1,302 all-time among boys

First recorded

1884

in Social Security records

Rob popularity over time

8,775 babies have been named Rob since 1884, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	11	1	–	#920
1890s	12	1	+9%	#977
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	94	9	–	#1,337
1920s	165	17	+76%	#1,666
1930s	135	14	-18%	#1,836
1940s	269	27	+99%	#1,021
1950s	1,550	155	+476%	#432
1960s	4,159	416	+168%	#334
1970s	1,441	144	-65%	#450
1980s	444	44	-69%	#1,200
1990s	246	25	-45%	#2,032
2000s	118	12	-52%	#4,998
2010s	85	9	-28%	#6,244
2020s (to 2025)	46	8	-10%	#7,645

The story of Rob

Rob is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,457 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1884, 8,775 American babies have been named Rob. Its peak came in 1963, when 555 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rob stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Rob?

The median living Rob is about 60 years old; half are between 54 and 64. An estimated 7,100 people named Rob are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Rob year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	7	#10,457
2024	6	#12,060
2023	11	#7,645
2022	8	#9,657
2021	9	#8,694
2020	5	#13,650
2019	8	#9,572
2018	6	#11,857
2017	10	#8,013
2016	5	#13,787
2015	–	–
2014	14	#6,244
2013	7	#10,500
2012	8	#9,524
2011	13	#6,511
2010	14	#6,304
2009	12	#7,147
2008	10	#8,172
2007	17	#5,390
2006	–	–
2005	13	#6,149
2004	14	#5,736
2003	12	#6,178
2002	11	#6,433
2001	14	#5,346
2000	15	#4,998
1995	22	#3,168
1990	36	#2,076
1985	30	#1,959
1980	59	#1,200
1975	104	#817
1970	334	#450
1965	437	#370
1960	353	#428
1955	129	#651
1950	45	#1,060
1945	31	#1,200
1940	13	#2,064
1935	14	#2,009
1930	17	#1,878
1925	22	#1,666
1920	17	#2,035
1915	8	#3,018
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	6	#1,060
1890	6	#977
1885	6	#920
1880	–	–

Famous people named Rob

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Rob Reiner American filmmaker and actor (1947–2025) Contemporary
2 Rob Schneider American actor and comedian (born 1963) Contemporary
3 Rob Lowe American actor (born 1964) Contemporary
4 Rob Gronkowski American football player (born 1989) Contemporary
5 Rob Zombie American rock musician and filmmaker (born 1965) Contemporary
6 Rob Riggle American actor, comedian and former Marine Corps officer (born 1970) Contemporary
7 Rob Kardashian American television personality (born 1987) Contemporary
8 Rob Ford Canadian politician (1969–2016) Contemporary
9 Rob Halford English heavy metal singer (born 1951) Contemporary
10 Rob Pilatus German singer (1964/1965–1998) Contemporary
11 Rob Brydon Welsh actor and comedian (born 1965) Contemporary
12 Rob Hall New Zealand mountaineer (1961–1996) Contemporary
13 Rob Van Dam American professional wrestler (born 1970) Contemporary
14 Rob Knox British actor (1989-2008) Contemporary
15 Rob Paulsen American voice actor (born 1956) Contemporary
16 Rob Morrow American actor (born 1962) Contemporary
17 Rob Cohen American film director and producer b. 1949 · Contemporary
18 Rob Corddry American actor and comedian (born 1971) Contemporary
19 Rob Roy MacGregor Scottish Jacobite and outlaw (1671–1734) 17th century
20 Rob Estes American actor (born 1963) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Rob, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Rob?

The median living Rob is about 60 years old. Half of all living Robs are between 54 and 64 years old.

How many people named Rob are alive today?

An estimated 7,100 people named Rob are alive in the United States, based on 8,775 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Rob mean?

A diminutive of the male given names Robert and Robin.

How popular is the name Rob in 2025?

Rob ranked #10,457 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Rob?

8,775 babies have been named Rob in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Rob most popular?

Rob peaked in 1963, when 555 newborns received the name.

Is Rob a boy or girl name?

Rob is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Rob rising or falling?

Rob is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Rob?

Well-known people named Rob include Rob Reiner (actor), Rob Schneider (actor), Rob Lowe (actor).

Names like Rob

Names that sound and feel close to Rob: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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