How Many People Are Named Roben?
Complete statistics for the name Roben: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Roben is a very rare female name, with only 389 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 848,717 Americans. The majority of those named Roben are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 444 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: 1961Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Roben Through the Generations
Roben reached its peak popularity in 1961 with 30 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable, positioning it as a name between classic and modern. Today, there are 12 under-30s, 162 aged 30-60, and 270 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals. This distribution suggests that Roben is predominantly embraced by older generations, with a large share of its bearers being over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Roben's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Roben
How Many People Have the Name Roben?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 232 people in the United States currently share the name Roben. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Roben a Common or Rare Name?
Roben 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.
What Does the Name Roben Mean?
Roben means "creative variant of Robyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Roben in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.
When Was Roben Most Popular?
The name Roben reached peak popularity in 1961, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Roben?
Approximately 232 people named Roben live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 232. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,428,661 Americans.
Is Roben a rare name?
Roben is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,428,661 Americans has this name.
What does the name Roben mean?
Roben means "creative variant of Robyn" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Roben more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Roben are male and 71% are female.
When was Roben most popular?
Roben peaked in 1961 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.