Robb
Meaningbright fame · English form of Robert
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #502 in 1969
5 babies were named Robb in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Robb, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Robb would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryRobb first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1969, when it ranked #502. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningRobb is an English form of Robert, which means “bright fame”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Robb
Robb is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “bright fame”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with R and ending in “-obb”. US birth records list Robb for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 71 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1969, when it ranked #502 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,123,596 boys |
| 1930s | 2.0 | 497,512 boys |
| 1940s | 5.5 | 182,815 boys |
| 1950s | 19 | 51,867 boys |
| 1960s | 60 | 16,700 boys |
| 1970s | 62 | 16,100 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 53,591 boys |
| 1990s | 6.8 | 147,493 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 892,857 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 2020s | 1.0 | 1,034,483 boys |
Other spellings of Robb
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Robb
What does the name Robb mean?
Robb means “bright fame” in English, as a form of Robert.
What is the origin of the name Robb?
Robb has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Robb a boy or girl name?
Robb is a boy name.
How popular is the name Robb?
Robb ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1969 (#502).