Robel
Every Robel since 1984 — 714 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Robel
Robel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,374 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 714 American babies have been named Robel. Its peak came in 2009, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Robel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Robel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,374 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,849 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,416 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,085 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,044 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,953 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,301 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,886 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,750 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,072 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,858 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,670 |
| 2013 | 16 | #5,596 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,866 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,329 |
| 2010 | 28 | #3,787 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,261 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,213 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,342 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,478 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,160 |
| 2004 | 21 | #4,237 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,245 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,646 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,391 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,837 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,632 |
| 1990 | 7 | #7,014 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Robel in 2025?
Robel ranked #6,374 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Robel?
714 babies have been named Robel in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Robel most popular?
Robel peaked in 2009, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Robel a boy or girl name?
Robel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Robel rising or falling?
Robel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.