Name meaning & stats
Robbie
Robbie means “shining glory” (Germanic origin). 33,998 US babies since 1940, peak 1963. Notable Robbies are 3.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“shining glory”
GermanicPet form of Robert
In US birth records
Peak year: 1963
33,998 US babies were named Robbie between 1940 and 2025.
Where Robbies end up
Not enough notable Robbies yet, so this uses the spelling family: Robbie, Robby.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 3.4× | High · 63 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.0× | Medium · 14 people |
| Basketball player | 1.0× | Medium · 12 people |
| Baseball player | 1.5× | Medium · 12 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, the Robbie family show up 3.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 72% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1963)