Robin
Robin first appears in US records in 1904. It peaked in 1961, when 15,653 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 400.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Robin popular?
Rising Robin has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 2,018 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,183 | |
| 2000s | 2,581 | |
| 1990s | 8,501 | |
| 1980s | 22,694 | |
| 1970s | 45,943 | |
| 1960s | 118,327 | |
| 1950s | 82,423 | |
| 1940s | 6,169 | |
| 1930s | 717 | |
| 1920s | 303 | |
| 1910s | 91 | |
| 1900s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Robin mean?
Robin began as a medieval pet form of Robert (from Germanic “bright fame”) and was later linked to the robin bird. Famous as Robin Hood, it is now used for both sexes — Robyn is the usual female spelling.
Nicknames for Robin
- Rob
- Robbie
Variants & spellings
- Robyn
- Robben
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Robin mean?
Robin means Bright fame. Robin began as a medieval pet form of Robert (from Germanic “bright fame”) and was later linked to the robin bird. Famous as Robin Hood, it is now used for both sexes — Robyn is the usual female spelling.
What is the origin of the name Robin?
Robin is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Robin?
Robin is pronounced “ROB-in.”
Is Robin a boy or a girl name?
Robin is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Robin a popular name right now?
Robin has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Robin?
In 2025, Robin ranked #705 among boys’ and #704 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Robin most popular?
Robin was most popular in 1961, when about 15,653 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Robin?
Common nicknames for Robin include Rob, Robbie.
What names are similar to Robin?
Names similar to Robin include Wren, Sage, Rowan, Sparrow.
What names go well with Robin?
English names that pair well with Robin include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.