Roby
girl nameRoby entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1659 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1659
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1659 |
| 1910s | #3398 |
| 1920s | #4254 |
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #4935 |
| 1950s | #4993 |
| 1960s | #5696 |
| 1970s | #9639 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Roby are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Roby alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Roby in 2025?
- Roby is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Roby most popular?
- Roby peaked in 1904, reaching #1659 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Roby with classmates?
- Roby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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