Roby

Roby is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 10 boys in 2023.

Roby at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roby

Roby belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Roby first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #841 in 1901, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,474 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roby in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#841 in 1901
Peak year
1964
Total since 1880
2,474

Roby in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#2161 in 2023
Babies named Roby in 2023
10
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roby mean?

The meaning of Roby is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Roby a boy or girl name?

Roby is a boy name. In England & Wales, 10 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Roby?

Roby comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Roby?

Roby first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #841 in 1901, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].