Unisex · #12,285 in 2026

Robie

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#1,227 (1963)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,410 (642 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,227 (1K total)
👦As Boy Name
1892
First Year
2011
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#1227
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
92
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1897
First Year
1989
Last Year
1961
Peak Year
#2410
Peak Rank
642
Total Count
69
Years Active

The Story of Robie

As a girl name

Robie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1897, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 25 Robies were born — ranking #2,410 that year. As of 2026, Robie ranks #12,360 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 642 Robies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Robie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1892, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 40 Robies were born — ranking #1,227 that year. As of 2026, Robie ranks #12,285 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Robies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Robie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Robie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Robie

What does the name Robie mean?
Robie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1892. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Robie in 2026?
In 2026, Robie ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Robie most popular?
Robie reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #1,227 that year with 40 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Robie most popular?
Robie has historically been most popular in North Carolina, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Robie.
Is Robie a unisex name?
Yes — Robie is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 35% of Robies assigned female and 65% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Robie?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Robie include Miquel, Duston, Anand. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Robie

Robie is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Robie's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #1,227. Use the chart and map above to compare Robie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.