Roby
Pronunciation: [ r-OHB-ee ]
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Roby first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,356 babies have been named Roby in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Roby is past its peak , currently ranked #8,782 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,782
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Roby
Roby is a boy name .
Is Roby a boy or girl name? Roby is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,782 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,437. Roby is more commonly used as a boy name.
Roby is currently ranked #8,782 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Roby include Robert, Roberto, Robin, Robbie, Robinson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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