Rob
Boy nameRob has been given to 8,775 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It peaked in 1963.
Meaning & origin /ɹɒb/
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,775
Peak year
1963 (555 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1884
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Rob's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #817 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Rob — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Rob.
FAQ
How popular is the name Rob?
Rob has been given to 8,775 babies in the U.S. since 1884. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Rob peak?
Rob peaked in 1963, when 555 babies were given the name.
Is Rob a girl or boy name?
Rob is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Rob are boys).
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