How old is someone named Rob?
The average Rob is 58 years old.
Half of all living Robs are between 55 and 65.
When was Rob popular?
Rob rose fast and peaked in 1963, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 65% of all Robs were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1963 · The most popular names of the 1960s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 94 | 0 |
| 1920s | 165 | 0 |
| 1930s | 135 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 269 | 120 |
| 1950s | 1,550 | 1,100 |
| 1960s | 4,159 | 3,400 |
| 1970s | 1,441 | 1,300 |
| 1980s | 444 | 420 |
| 1990s | 246 | 240 |
| 2000s | 118 | 120 |
| 2010s | 85 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 46 | under 100 |
How many Robs are still alive?
About 6,700 Robs are alive in the US today. That's 77% of the roughly 8,800 babies named Rob since 1884.
Most Robs ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Rob?
About two in five living Robs are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Rob an old name?
Yes. Rob is older than 87 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Rob a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Robs are men.
Names the same age as Rob
NAME TWIN
Rob's name twin is Tod. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Tod's age curve is the closest match to Rob's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Rob
How old is the average Rob?
The average Rob in the US is 58 years old. The median is 61, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Rob?
About 6,700 Robs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,800 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Rob most popular?
In 1963, when about 560 baby boys were named Rob.
Is Rob a Boomer name?
Partly. Baby Boomers are the largest group, about 45% of living Robs, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this