Holding steady.
Popularity of Robbye since 1913
Babies named Robbye per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robbye's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 57 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 91 |
| 1960s | 77 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robbye is a rare and dated feminine variant of Robby, first recorded in 1913. It peaked in that same year, with no data for any other year. The name fits a pattern of early 20th century feminine coinages that added a feminine -e or -ye to masculine nicknames, like Johnnie or Bobbie. With no ranked positions in any year, it remains a virtually unique choice. Its top states data shows no concentration, reflecting its scarcity. For modern parents seeking a vintage feel, Robbye offers a distinctively retro option, though its usage is negligible.
Robbye is a modern feminine spelling of Robby, itself a diminutive of Robert. Robert derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'berht' (bright), giving the meaning 'bright fame'. The -ye ending was a common way to feminize names in the early 20th century, seen in variations like Bobbye or Johnnie.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rob, Robbie, Bee
Sibling names for Robbye
Names that share Robbye's style, for a brother or sister.
