Gender: Male
Robert Leo Gretton was the manager of Joy Division and New Order. He was partner in and co-director of Factory Records and a founding partner of The Haçienda. For ten years until his death in 1999, Gretton ran his own label, Rob’s Records.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
On the name Rob Gretton, Rob means Bright with Fame, Form of Robert, Shining, Famous Ruler.
The name Rob Gretton is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Rob is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands, and 88 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Rob is recorded 90,012 times globally, ranking it as the 668th most common name worldwide.
Rob is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 26,347 occurrences, making it the 78th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Rob is found among 1 in every 18 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #78 | 1 : 21 |
| United States of America | #212 | 1 : 71 |
| Netherlands | #6 | 1 : 18 |
| Canada | #63 | 1 : 66 |
| Ireland | #212 | 1 : 63 |
| South Africa | #1,535 | 1 : 1,741 |
| Italy | #1,618 | 1 : 881 |
| Belgium | #484 | 1 : 230 |
| Germany | #942 | 1 : 488 |
| France | #2,293 | 1 : 1,791 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Rob from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Robert Leo Gretton was the manager of Joy Division and New Order. He was partner in and co-director of Factory Records and a founding partner of The Haçienda. For ten years until his death in 1999, Gretton ran his own label, Rob’s Records.
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