Holding steady.
Popularity of Robie since 1892
Babies named Robie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robie's real moment was 1892.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 | 5 |
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 74 | 83 |
| 1920s | 117 | 128 |
| 1930s | 60 | 98 |
| 1940s | 41 | 86 |
| 1950s | 108 | 141 |
| 1960s | 137 | 280 |
| 1970s | 56 | 172 |
| 1980s | 18 | 94 |
| 1990s | 0 | 50 |
| 2000s | 0 | 34 |
| 2010s | 0 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robie is a rare and gentle diminutive that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1892, its peak year. In that year it was given to only a handful of boys, and it has never broken into the top 1000. The name has remained stable in usage over the decades, never gaining mainstream traction. Robie's rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a familiar sound. It is closely related to the more common Robbie and Robby, but its spelling sets it apart.
Robie is generally considered a diminutive or pet form of Robert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). As an independent given name, it has been used in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Robie
Names that share Robie's style, for a brother or sister.
