Roby Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Roby is an Old Germanic name that means 'bright fame'. It evolved from Hrodberht to Robert and then to Roby. The name is characterized by its friendly and approachable nature. It has no biblical relevance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Variants include Rob and Robbie.
The name Roby is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Roby has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Roby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1325th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1403rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1374th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1762nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3675th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6349th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4408th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Roby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Roby"
Pronunciation
/ˈroʊbi/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
The name Roby is derived from the Old Germanic name 'Hrodberht', which means 'bright fame'. It is a diminutive form of the name Robert.
Meaning
bright fame
Language Evolution
Hrodberht, Robert, Roby
Historical Usage
Roby gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often as a diminutive of Robert.
Variants & Derivatives
Rob, Robbie, Robert
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Roby is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Roby Young (American artist), Roby McCoy (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Roby"
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 "Roby"
"Roby" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1325th of 7545 | 481 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1403rd of 6773 | 430 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1374th of 7552 | 605 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1762nd of 10718 | 417 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3675th of 16616 | 228 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6349th of 24088 | 183 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 10526th of 23106 | 67 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4408th of 9107 | 74 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8771st of 12526 | 24 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Roby" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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35.93% 850th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
45.94% 1081st/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
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46.97% 1340th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
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57.82% 2034th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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51.44% 2672nd/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
68.67% 5022nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Roby" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Roby"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Roby" 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.