Total births
362
Boys' name · since 1908
Robley
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 362 babies named Robley, peaking in 1945. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 362
- total births
- 1908–1972
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
Robley sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 362 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Robley has been recorded 362 times among boys since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1972.
- 362 total births
- 1908–1972 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
362 boys have been named Robley since 1908, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1972.
- 362
- total births
- 1908–1972
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Robley was born in this single decade.
1945
Single peak year
14 babies were named Robley in 1945 - its busiest year on record.
Robley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Robley splits its recorded history at 1937: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1945 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Robley at a glance
Last recorded 1972Peak year
1945
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Robley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1972
- Peak year (1945)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Robley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Robley's strongest decade.
75 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Robley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
58 births
- 1920s
1920s
54 births
- 1930s
1930s
75 births
- 1940s
1940s
69 births
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 75 births (21% of all-time use).
Robley by state
Where Robley concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 10 | 2.8% |
Louisiana share of Robley's total US births 2.8%
10 of 362 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Robley? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 362 babies named Robley. The most recent recorded year was 1972. Its busiest year on record was 1945, with 14 births.
When was Robley most popular? ▼
Robley was most popular in the 1930s decade with 75 total births. The single peak year was 1945.
Where is Robley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Robley are Louisiana (10 births).
How long has the name Robley been used? ▼
Robley has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 65 years of data through 1972.
What names are similar to Robley? ▼
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 Robley's data
- Robley's decade-level peak was the 1930s (75 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Robleys (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Robley
Nearby Names Like Robley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Robley
Robert Boy
#90 4,849,730 births
Roberto Boy
#552 112,643 births
Robin Boy
#798 46,952 births
Robbie Boy
#2447 21,386 births
Robby Boy
#4453 10,565 births
Compare Robley side by side: Robley vs Robert Robley vs Roberto Robley vs Robin
Related Names
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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, 1908–1972 (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. "Robley: Baby Name Since 1908 - 362 Births, Peak 1945." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/robley. 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 Robley 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.