Robby
Robby: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Robby
- A diminutive of the male given name Robert.
- A diminutive of the female given name Roberta.
Etymology
Clipping of Robert, Roberta + -y.
How popular is Robby?
Since 1880, 215 girls and 10,565 boys in the U.S. have been named Robby (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3628 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #393 in 1964. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Robby
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Sibling name ideas for Robby
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Robby FAQ
What does the name Robby mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Robert. A diminutive of the female given name Roberta. Clipping of Robert, Roberta + -y.
How popular is the name Robby?
Since 1880, 215 girls and 10,565 boys in the U.S. have been named Robby (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3628 in 1944. Its highest rank for boys was #393 in 1964. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Robby a boy or girl name?
Robby is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 215 girls and 10,565 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.