Robin Unisex

Popularity: #626 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationROH-bin / /ˈrɒb.ɪn/

English; Germanic

Meaning

English: bright fame; Germanic: fame and glory

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Robin has been used as a diminutive of Robert since the Middle Ages. It became popular as an independent name in the 19th century. In literature, Robin Hood is a legendary English folk hero known for his archery skills and his fight against injustice. The name has also been associated with the migratory bird, symbolizing renewal and spring.

Trend Summary

The name Robin has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the mid-20th century and declining since.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Rob
  • Robbie
  • Robyn

International Variants

  • Roberto (Italian)
  • Róbert (Hungarian)
  • Ruben (Spanish)
  • Robby (Dutch)

Famous people named Robin

Robin Williams was an American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and roles in films such as 'Good Will Hunting'.

Robin Thicke is an American singer-songwriter known for his hit song 'Blurred Lines'.

Robin van Persie is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played for clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United.

Robin Roberts is an American television broadcaster and co-anchor of 'Good Morning America'.

Fictional characters named Robin

Robin Hood is a legendary character from English folklore known for 'robbing from the rich and giving to the poor'.

Robin is a character in the 'Batman' franchise, serving as the sidekick to Batman.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Robin was first seen in the United States in 1881. Robin has ranked as high as #303 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Robin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Robin (1928)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
25%
NY 5
25%
OH 5
25%
TX 5
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18815
18875
18886
18896
18938
18966
18986
18995
19015
19035
19046
19055
19066
19076
19085
19097
19118
191218
191311
191426
191527
191627
191733
191820
191932
192046
192138
192237
192336
192442
192547
192663
192757
192854
192960
193071
193160
193268
193369
193496
193591
193680
193793
1938125
1939166
1940200
1941208
1942257
1943237
1944268
1945293
1946429
1947564
1948572
1949657
1950737
1951956
19521,086
19531,725
19541,792
19551,841
19562,247
19571,867
19581,446
19591,527
19601,432
19611,852
19621,533
19631,357
19641,159
1965916
1966853
1967630
1968594
1969522
1970612
1971562
1972517
1973398
1974425
1975409
1976394
1977368
1978387
1979499
1980443
1981456
1982407
1983412
1984435
1985371
1986354
1987304
1988326
1989324
1990282
1991306
1992300
1993296
1994230
1995225
1996178
1997176
1998158
1999158
2000136
2001132
2002122
2003112
2004133
2005130
2006120
2007130
2008119
200993
2010108
2011101
2012104
2013157
2014192
2015213
2016172
2017201
2018203
2019257
2020259
2021256
2022318
2023322
2024310