Robbie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1512 in 2002 with 83 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 117 births ranking #1046. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 29.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 23,391 boys born was named Robbie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.