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Roby

Boy

Meaning of Roby: English: 'bright fame'

Roby is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9644th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#9644

7 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,599

First recorded 1884 · peak 1964

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 16 babies1982: 17 babies1983: 11 babies1984: 8 babies1985: 13 babies1986: 11 babies1987: 12 babies1988: 24 babies1989: 16 babies1990: 21 babies19901991: 13 babies1992: 14 babies1993: 9 babies1994: 8 babies1995: 14 babies1996: 21 babies1997: 16 babies1998: 11 babies1999: 10 babies2000: 18 babies20002001: 11 babies2002: 18 babies2003: 5 babies2004: 18 babies2005: 8 babies2006: 8 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 11 babies2009: 15 babies2010: 12 babies20102011: 12 babies2012: 0 babies2013: 0 babies2014: 0 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 5 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 12 babies2020: 5 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 10 babies2023: 10 babies2024: 0 babies2025: 7 babies
US babies named Roby per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 24.

Gender split

96% boys · 4% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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