Roby, of Latin origin, signifies 'bright fame' and is often associated with robust good health.
The name Roby appears to have been moderately popular throughout the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries, with a significant peak during World War I (1914-1918), followed by a steady decline in usage over time. After peaking at 44 births in 1918, it dropped to as low as 5 births in some recent years (2003, 2015, and 2020-2021). Overall, there were a total of 2474 babies named Roby between 1884 and 2023.