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Robbie

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROB-ee /ˈrɒb.i/High

Meaning: Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)High

In 30 seconds: An English pet form of Robert meaning 'bright fame,' used as a full standalone name. Associated with Robbie Williams — one of the UK's best-selling artists ever — and Scottish poet Robbie Burns, whose Auld Lang Syne is sung worldwide every New Year's Eve.
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Origin HighGermanic, English
MeaningBright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)
U.S. rank (2025)#2122 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births69 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,384

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196318892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Robbie is an English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright). Robert has been one of the most common English names since the Norman Conquest. Robbie has been used as a standalone name since at least the 19th century.

Robbie ranked #2460 for boys in 2024. It is used across English-speaking communities as both a nickname and standalone name.

Did you know? Robbie Burns (Robert Burns, 1759–1796) wrote Auld Lang Syne in 1788 — adapted from an older Scottish folk song. The song has been sung at midnight on New Year's Eve in English-speaking countries worldwide since at least the 1920s, making Burns's name synonymous with the most globally shared moment of joy each year.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Robbie — Germanic/English etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

RobertRobBobby

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Robert Burns (Robbie) (1759–1796)
    Scottish poet and lyricist, national poet of Scotland. His Auld Lang Syne is sung worldwide at New Year. Known affectionately as Robbie Burns.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Robbie mean?

Robbie means 'bright fame,' an English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright).

How do you pronounce Robbie?

It's said ROB-ee /ˈrɒb.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Robbie a boy or girl name?

Robbie is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Robbie?

Robbie ranked #2460 for U.S. boys in 2024.

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