Boy · #7,734 in 2026

Roby

Name: Popularity of the name Roby in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Roby, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,734

Peak Rank

#1,070 (1964)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1904

First Year

1979

Last Year

1915

Peak Year

#2900

Peak Rank

118

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Roby

Roby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1884, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1964, when 50 Robys were born — ranking #1,070 that year. As of 2026, Roby ranks #7,734 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Robys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Roby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Roby 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 Roby

What does the name Roby mean?

Roby is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1884. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Roby in 2026?

In 2026, Roby ranks #7,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Roby most popular?

Roby reached its peak popularity in 1964, ranking #1,070 that year with 50 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Roby most popular?

Roby has historically been most popular in Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Roby.

Is Roby a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Roby is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Roby?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Roby include Lucus, Alexavier, Armaan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Roby

Roby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1884 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Roby's peak popularity came in 1964 when it ranked #1,070. Use the chart and map above to compare Roby'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.