Robby
Clipping of Robert, Roberta + -y.
Every Robby since 1921 — 10,780 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Robby
Robby is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,675 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 10,780 American babies have been named Robby. Its peak came in 1964, when 424 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 Robby stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Robby year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 22 | #4,675 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,536 |
| 2023 | — | — | 25 | #4,314 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,547 |
| 2021 | — | — | 21 | #4,748 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,246 |
| 2019 | — | — | 25 | #4,207 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,477 |
| 2016 | — | — | 28 | #3,869 |
| 2015 | — | — | 25 | #4,154 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,446 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,393 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,287 |
| 2011 | — | — | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2010 | — | — | 42 | #2,862 |
| 2009 | — | — | 34 | #3,318 |
| 2008 | — | — | 38 | #3,091 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,293 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,921 |
| 2005 | — | — | 47 | #2,456 |
| 2004 | — | — | 31 | #3,203 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,769 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44 | #2,361 |
| 2001 | — | — | 41 | #2,419 |
| 2000 | — | — | 50 | #2,042 |
| 1995 | — | — | 53 | #1,701 |
| 1990 | — | — | 111 | #1,005 |
| 1985 | 7 | #9,045 | 158 | #701 |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,045 | 240 | #552 |
| 1975 | — | — | 199 | #573 |
| 1970 | — | — | 312 | #459 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,191 | 351 | #418 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,589 | 207 | #547 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,312 | 102 | #725 |
| 1950 | — | — | 39 | #1,162 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,111 | 12 | #2,109 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,789 | 22 | #1,462 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,641 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,531 |
| 1925 | — | — | 9 | #3,104 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
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Famous people named Robby
- Robby Müller Religious figure · 1940–2018
- Robby Benson Actor · b. 1956
- Robby Ginepri Tennis player · b. 1982
- Robby Gordon Racing driver · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Robby mean?
Clipping of Robert, Roberta + -y.
How popular is the name Robby in 2025?
Robby ranked #4,675 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Robby?
10,780 babies have been named Robby in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Robby most popular?
Robby peaked in 1964, when 424 newborns received the name.
Is Robby a boy or girl name?
Robby is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Robby rising or falling?
Robby has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Robby?
Well-known people named Robby include Robby Müller (religious figure), Robby Benson (actor), Robby Ginepri (tennis player).