How Many People Are Named Rob?
Complete statistics for the name Rob: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rob, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 47,878 Americans today. With an estimated 6,892 people named Rob living in the US, it stands out as quite unique. The majority, 58%, are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 61All 8,768 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rob Through the Generations
Rob peaked in popularity in 1963 with 555 births, but its trend has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Rob is 61, with 292 under 30, 3,419 aged 30-60, and 5,057 over 60. This age distribution highlights how the name has become less common among younger generations, yet remains cherished by those who grew up with it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Rob
Rob is a masculine given name. It is often short for Robert or Robin. It may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rob's English roots
📄 About the Name Rob
How Many People Have the Name Rob?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 701 people in the United States currently share the name Rob. That works out to roughly 1 in every 472,824 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rob a Common or Rare Name?
Rob is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rob in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Rob Most Popular?
The name Rob reached peak popularity in 1963, with 555 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Rob?
Approximately 701 people named Rob live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 701. That works out to roughly 1 in 472,824 Americans.
Is Rob a rare name?
Rob is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 472,824 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rob mean?
The meaning and origin of Rob are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Rob more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Rob are male and 0% are female.
When was Rob most popular?
Rob peaked in 1963 with 555 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.