Holding steady.
Popularity of Robi since 1955
Babies named Robi per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robi's real moment was 1976.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 43 | 0 |
| 1960s | 96 | 45 |
| 1970s | 84 | 37 |
| 1980s | 68 | 0 |
| 1990s | 50 | 12 |
| 2000s | 10 | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robi is a rare unisex name, derived as a diminutive of Robert. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, and has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its peak usage came in 1976, after which it declined and has remained steadily uncommon. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting it has a consistent but small number of annual bearers. Robi is most often considered a nickname, and its spelling with an 'i' gives it a distinctive modern feel. Despite its low frequency, it avoids the top-state pattern, showing no particular regional concentration.
Robi is a diminutive of Robert, which derives from the Old German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements hrod 'fame' and beraht 'bright'. The name Robert was introduced to England by the Normans and became one of the most common masculine names in English-speaking countries. Robi is a rare unisex variant, used most often as a nickname.
Sibling names for Robi
Names that share Robi's style, for a brother or sister.
