Robbie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #526 in 2021 with 74 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 386 births ranking #114. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 75.5%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 3,986 boys born was named Robbie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Robbie is a warm, familiar short form of Robert and usually carries the same old meaning of bright fame. It feels approachable and classic without sounding formal.
Long used as a nickname, Robbie now also appears as a given name in its own right. It belongs to the group of friendly traditional short forms that still feel easy to live with.