How Many People Are Named Robb?

Complete statistics for the name Robb: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Robb
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Robb is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 122,851 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,686 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1970.

~12,860
Living in US
1 in 25,774
Americans
1970
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Rob
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Dependable
1
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,686
Worldwide Bearers
#51,111
Global Rank
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
11
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇨🇳 China
7
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇷🇺 Russia
6
🇪🇪 Estonia
6
🇲🇽 Mexico
6
🇸🇪 Sweden
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,686 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 57
57
Would be under 30 (2%)
2,128
Would be 30–60 (67%)
1,005
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 3,190 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: 1970

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Robb Through the Generations

Robb has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1970 when 246 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Robb are aged between 30 and 60, making up 66% of the total. The name's slow decline suggests it's a classic name that's gradually falling out of favor, yet still holds a special place among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 284
Minnesota 199
Michigan 152
Wisconsin 148
Ohio 131
Illinois 105
Pennsylvania 105
New York 74
Iowa 57
Texas 42

⭐ Famous People Named Robb

Robb is a masculine given name and a short form (hypocorism) of Robert(o) or Robin/Robyn. It is more normally spelt Rob. The name may also refer to:…

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✨ Similar Names to Robb

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Robb's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Robb

How Many People Have the Name Robb?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,860 people in the United States currently share the name Robb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,774 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Robb a Common or Rare Name?

Robb is classified as 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.

What Does the Name Robb Mean?

Robb means "creative variant of Rob" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Robb in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Robb Most Popular?

The name Robb reached peak popularity in 1970, with 246 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Robb?

Approximately 12,860 people named Robb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,860. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,774 Americans.

Is Robb a rare name?

Robb is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,774 Americans has this name.

What does the name Robb mean?

Robb means "creative variant of Rob" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Robb more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Robb are male and 0% are female.

When was Robb most popular?

Robb peaked in 1970 with 246 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,860
All-Time Births12,860
1 in X1 in 25,774
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1970
World Rank#51,111
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.