Total births
714
Boys' name · since 1984
Robel
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 714 babies named Robel, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5758
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Robel currently ranks #5758 among boys' names in America, with 714 babies recorded since 1984.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Robel has been recorded 714 times among boys since 1984, currently ranked #5758 nationally and more common than 60% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #5758 among boys today
- 714 born since 1984
- 2010s peak decade
- 60% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Robel is currently the #5758 boys' name in America, more common than 60% of boys - 714 born since 1984, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5758
- among boys today
- 714
- born since 1984
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 60%
- more common than other boys
Robel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5758
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 60% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Robel was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
35 babies were named Robel in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Robel compares
714 Top 36% higher than 64% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Robel's all-time total is 95% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Robel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 714 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Robel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Robel's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Robel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,758
Active since
1984
Robel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Robel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Robel's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Robel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 35
1980s
35 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s
2000s
222 births
- 2010s
2010s
236 births
- 2020s 85
2020s
85 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 236 births (33% of all-time use).
How Robel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Robel's total volume
Robel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Robel by state
Where Robel concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 26 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Nevada | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Washington | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Robel's total US births 3.6%
Even split
26 of 714 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Robel? ▼
Robel has been given to 714 babies in the U.S. since 1984, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5758 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Robel most popular? ▼
Robel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Robel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Robel are California (26 births), Georgia (12 births), Nevada (5 births).
How long has the name Robel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Robel since 1984 -- 42 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Robel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Robert, Roberto, Robin, Robbie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Robel's data
- Robel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (236 total births) through the 2020s (85) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Robels (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Robel
Nearby Names Like Robel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Robel
Robert Boy
#90 4,849,730 births
Roberto Boy
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Robin Boy
#798 46,952 births
Robbie Boy
#2447 21,386 births
Robby Boy
#4453 10,565 births
Compare Robel side by side: Robel vs Robert Robel vs Roberto Robel vs Robin
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1984–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Robel: #5758 Boys' Name - 714 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/robel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Robel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.