Robbey
A masculine name of Dutch origin meaning "bright fame" or "bright renown".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Robbey. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Robbey today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robbey births was 1969 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robbey. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Robbey. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1969
6 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1969 SSA rank
#4,309
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Robbey: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Robbey by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Robbey during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Robbey
The name Robbey has its origins in the Old English language, with roots that can be traced back to the 5th century AD, during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain. The name is derived from the Old English word "hrobra," which means "famous" or "renowned." It was a name often given to male children with the hope that they would grow up to achieve great things and earn a respected reputation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robbey can be found in the Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English People, written in the 8th century. In this text, Bede mentions a man named Robbey who was a prominent figure in the kingdom of Northumbria during the 7th century.
During the Middle Ages, the name Robbey gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes of English society. Notable historical figures who bore this name include Robbey of Gloucester (1090-1147), a powerful baron and landowner who played a significant role in the civil war between King Stephen and Empress Matilda.
In the 13th century, Robbey de Vere (1212-1292) was an influential English nobleman and member of the powerful de Vere family. He served as a trusted advisor to several English kings, including Henry III and Edward I.
The name Robbey also appears in religious texts, such as the Wycliffe Bible, an early English translation of the Bible completed in the late 14th century. One of the scribes who worked on this important manuscript was named Robbey of Hambury.
During the Renaissance period, Robbey Browne (1550-1633) was an English poet and playwright who gained recognition for his contributions to the development of English literature.
Another notable figure with the name Robbey was Robbey Hooke (1635-1703), a renowned English scientist and polymath who made significant contributions to various fields, including physics, astronomy, and biology. He is particularly famous for his groundbreaking work on microscopy and for coining the term "cell" in describing the basic units of life.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Robbey, demonstrating its enduring presence throughout the centuries and its association with individuals who achieved remarkable accomplishments and left a lasting impact on their respective fields and societies.
People
Robbey + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robbey as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Robbey: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robbey?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robbey going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Robbey a common name?
We classify Robbey as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robbey most popular?
The single biggest year for Robbey was 1969, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robbey is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Robbey in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Robbey a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robbey in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Robbey still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Robbey in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Robbey can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Robbey?
You can see how many people share the name Robbey on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.