Robbie

Robbie - A very unique male name

Robbie appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #942. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Robbie and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Robbie? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Robbie. The baby boy name Robbie was given to 26 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2228 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 56,396 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Robbie peaked in popularity 63 years ago in 1963 on position 257.

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Robbie is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Robbie is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #608 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,241.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Robbie is where you live.

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Robbie origin and meaning

Germanic, via Robert — diminutive

A diminutive of Robert, from Germanic hrod-berht, "bright fame"

Robbie is Robert's everyday diminutive, used as a full name through the mid-20th century and peaking in 1963. It remains in steady small use, with major pop-cultural bearers keeping it familiar.

Attested etymology

Robbie is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Robbie, pop culture references for the name Robbie and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Robbie

We've found the following names that sound similar to Robbie, sorted by popularity.

Robby / Rob / Ravi / Robb / Ruby / Reef / Rafe / Roby / Raffi / Ripp /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Robbie

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Robbie a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Robbie?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROB-ee · /ˈrɒbi/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Robert — The full name Robbie shortens.
• Robby — A spelling variant.
• Bobby — The other classic Robert diminutive — a separate name.

Famous bearers

• Robbie Williams — British pop singer, first with Take That and then as a solo star (b. 1974) Contemporary
• Robbie Robertson — Canadian guitarist and songwriter of The Band (1943–2023) Contemporary

Style

Nickname nameClassic

Why parents choose it

Robbie is the approachable face of Robert — a nickname name with genuine rock-and-roll credentials.

Worth knowing

• People will assume the full name is Robert.
• It is also used for girls as a diminutive of Roberta.