What does Robin mean?

English: bright fame; Latin: redbreast (referring to the robin bird)

Is Robin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Robin is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Robin?

It’s currently ranked #614 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

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.

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

Oliver Henry Ethan Lucas Samuel James

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 (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	40	16%
TX	22	9%
NY	21	8%
MA	15	6%
FL	14	6%
IL	14	6%
PA	13	5%
AZ	11	4%
GA	9	4%
MN	9	4%
MO	8	3%
NC	8	3%
WA	8	3%
WI	7	3%
KS	7	3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	5
1887	5
1888	6
1889	6
1893	8
1896	6
1898	6
1899	5
1901	5
1903	5
1904	6
1905	5
1906	6
1907	6
1908	5
1909	7
1911	8
1912	18
1913	11
1914	26
1915	27
1916	27
1917	33
1918	20
1919	32
1920	46
1921	38
1922	37
1923	36
1924	42
1925	47
1926	63
1927	57
1928	54
1929	60
1930	71
1931	60
1932	68
1933	69
1934	96
1935	91
1936	80
1937	93
1938	125
1939	166
1940	200
1941	208
1942	257
1943	237
1944	268
1945	293
1946	429
1947	564
1948	572
1949	657
1950	737
1951	956
1952	1,086
1953	1,725
1954	1,792
1955	1,841
1956	2,247
1957	1,867
1958	1,446
1959	1,527
1960	1,432
1961	1,852
1962	1,533
1963	1,357
1964	1,159
1965	916
1966	853
1967	630
1968	594
1969	522
1970	612
1971	562
1972	517
1973	398
1974	425
1975	409
1976	394
1977	368
1978	387
1979	499
1980	443
1981	456
1982	407
1983	412
1984	435
1985	371
1986	354
1987	304
1988	326
1989	324
1990	282
1991	306
1992	300
1993	296
1994	230
1995	225
1996	178
1997	176
1998	158
1999	158
2000	136
2001	132
2002	122
2003	112
2004	133
2005	130
2006	120
2007	130
2008	119
2009	93
2010	108
2011	101
2012	104
2013	157
2014	192
2015	213
2016	172
2017	201
2018	203
2019	257
2020	259
2021	256
2022	318
2023	322
2024	310