Holding steady.
Popularity of Robey since 1912
Babies named Robey per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1929, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robey's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 44 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robey is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, the same year it reached its peak usage. Since then, its frequency has been negligible, and its one-in-a-million rate is effectively zero. The name likely originates as a spelling variant of Robby, a diminutive of the classic Robert. A boy's name by tradition, Robey never ranked among the top 1,000 names and has remained a quiet choice, recorded in none of the top states. For parents seeking a truly uncommon name rooted in an old standard, Robey offers a unique twist on a familiar sound.
Robey is a rare given name that likely originated as a variant of Robby, itself a diminutive of Robert. Robert derives from the Old Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright), thus 'bright fame'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1912, its peak year, but has seen little sustained use since, remaining a highly uncommon choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rob, Bobby
Sibling names for Robey
Names that share Robey's style, for a brother or sister.
