Robbie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Robbie is a diminutive of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots meaning 'bright fame'. It evolved from Hrodebert in Old High German to Robert in Old French and Middle English, before becoming Robbie in Modern English. The name is associated with positive traits such as friendliness and approachability, and it has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Robbie is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Robbie has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Robbie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1330th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 397th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 352nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 709th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1757th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2211th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 411th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 389th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 464th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 802nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2188th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5688th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5104th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Robbie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Robbie"
Pronunciation
/ˈrɒbi/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Robbie is a diminutive of the name Robert, which is derived from the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'.
Meaning
bright fame
Language Evolution
Hrodebert (Old High German), Robert (Old French), Robert (Middle English), Robbie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Robbie gained popularity as a nickname for Robert in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has since become a common name in its own right.
Variants & Derivatives
Rob, Bob, Robert
Modern Popularity & Image
Robbie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity. Its popularity has remained steady in various cultures.
Famous People
Robbie Williams (singer), Robbie Coltrane (actor), Robbie O'Connell (musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Robbie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Robbie"
"Robbie" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1330th of 7545 | 475 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 903rd of 6773 | 912 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 397th of 7552 | 6,599 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 352nd of 10718 | 8,229 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 709th of 16616 | 3,125 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1757th of 24088 | 1,194 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2211th of 23106 | 763 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 411th of 9107 | 4,760 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 389th of 9204 | 5,545 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 464th of 12526 | 7,440 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 802nd of 19264 | 2,812 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2188th of 27321 | 883 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5688th of 35406 | 348 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5104th of 30306 | 310 |
Regional Popularity of "Robbie" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
37.53% 888th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
27.24% 641st/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
16.70% 372nd/2227 |
25.47% 619th/2430 |
12.51% 357th/2853 |
14.23% 395th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.40% 276th/2937 |
14.36% 500th/3483 |
8.50% 299th/3518 |
10.58% 428th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
18.07% 666th/3685 |
24.63% 1102nd/4475 |
11.74% 610th/5194 |
13.85% 875th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
41.29% 1892nd/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
22.56% 1650th/7313 |
24.04% 1794th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.80% 1785th/3984 |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
35.55% 2425th/6822 |
33.68% 2114th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Robbie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
84.39% 1195th/1416 |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
10.44% 247th/2366 |
- |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.61% 1138th/1546 |
- |
10.62% 250th/2353 |
62.83% 972nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.49% 679th/2227 |
61.03% 1483rd/2430 |
10.41% 297th/2853 |
23.86% 662nd/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
41.98% 1233rd/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
14.13% 497th/3518 |
33.51% 1355th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
85.07% 3135th/3685 |
- |
30.34% 1576th/5194 |
54.55% 3446th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
56.88% 4160th/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.13% 4784th/6822 |
60.69% 3809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Robbie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Robbie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.