All about the name
Robbie
Male
« Robbie is an Irish name meaning "bright fame" or "famous", derived from Old Norse Hróðgeirr. Historically used as both a given name and nickname for Robert, it was popular among medieval Irish Celts but later fell out of favor before experiencing a 20th-century resurgence in English-speaking countries. Today, Robbie is considered unisex but more commonly used for boys. Notable people with this name include Australian cricketer Robbie Marsh and Scottish footballer Robbie Neilson. »
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Meaning, origin, history
Robbie is a name of Irish origin and it means "bright fame" or "famous". It is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hróðgeirr, which was composed of the elements hróðr meaning "fame" and geirr meaning "spear". The name Robbie has been used historically as both a given name and a nickname for the name Robert. It was popular among the Irish Celts during the Middle Ages but it fell out of favor in later centuries. However, it experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries such as Ireland, England, Scotland, and Australia. Today, Robbie is considered to be a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for boys than girls. Some notable people with the name Robbie include Australian cricketer Robbie Marsh and Scottish footballer Robbie Neilson.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Robbie since 1880
Total births
21,258
Total since 1880
Peak year
1963
884 births
in 2023
71
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+20%
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vs previous 5 years