Roby
boy name#9714 in 2025Roby entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #779 in 1901, ranks #9714 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1884–2025
#9714
rank today
#779
peak (1901)
7
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #870 |
| 1890s | #904 |
| 1900s | #1096 |
| 1910s | #1352 |
| 1920s | #1453 |
| 1930s | #1434 |
| 1940s | #1314 |
| 1950s | #1550 |
| 1960s | #1317 |
| 1970s | #1964 |
| 1980s | #3353 |
| 1990s | #4658 |
| 2000s | #6764 |
| 2010s | #8976 |
| 2020s | #9878 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Roby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Roby alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #9714 among US boy names in 2025, with 7 babies given the name.
- When was the name Roby most popular?
- Roby peaked in 1901, reaching #779 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Roby with classmates?
- Roby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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