Rob
A diminutive of the male given names Robert and Robin.
Every Rob since 1884 — 8,775 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rob
Rob is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,457 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 8,775 American babies have been named Rob. Its peak came in 1963, when 555 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rob stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rob year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,457 |
| 2024 | 6 | #12,060 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,645 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,657 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,694 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,650 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,857 |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,013 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,787 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,244 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,500 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,524 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,511 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,304 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,147 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,172 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,390 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,149 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,736 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,178 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,433 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,346 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,998 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,168 |
| 1990 | 36 | #2,076 |
| 1985 | 30 | #1,959 |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,200 |
| 1975 | 104 | #817 |
| 1970 | 334 | #450 |
| 1965 | 437 | #370 |
| 1960 | 353 | #428 |
| 1955 | 129 | #651 |
| 1950 | 45 | #1,060 |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,200 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,064 |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,009 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,878 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,666 |
| 1920 | 17 | #2,035 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,018 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,060 |
| 1890 | 6 | #977 |
| 1885 | 6 | #920 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Rob
- Rob Roy MacGregor Politician · 1671–1734
- Rob Halford Singer · b. 1951
- Rob Reiner Actor · b. 1947
- Rob Schneider Actor · b. 1963
- Rob Cohen Film director · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rob mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Robert and Robin.
How popular is the name Rob in 2025?
Rob ranked #10,457 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rob?
8,775 babies have been named Rob in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rob most popular?
Rob peaked in 1963, when 555 newborns received the name.
Is Rob a boy or girl name?
Rob is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rob rising or falling?
Rob is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rob?
Well-known people named Rob include Rob Roy MacGregor (politician), Rob Halford (singer), Rob Reiner (actor).