Name meaning & stats
Robby
Robby means “shining glory” (Germanic origin). 10,574 US babies since 1940, peak 1964. Notable Robbys are 3.4× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
“shining glory”
GermanicPet form of Robert
In US birth records
Peak year: 1964
10,574 US babies were named Robby between 1940 and 2025.
Where Robbys end up
Not enough notable Robbys 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
1 in 4 Robbies spell it Robby
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1964)