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Blake vs Robin

Which is more popular?
Blake is more popular than Robin today: about 1,080 US babies were given the name Blake in 2025, compared with 400 named Robin.
BlakeRobin
Meaning black OR pale — genuinely opposite meanings Bright fame
Origin english English
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation BLAYK ROB-in
Syllables 1 2
First appeared18831904
Peak year2012 (6,047)1961 (15,653)
In 20251,080400
TrendDecliningRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Blake Robin
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeBlakeRobin
2020s 9,021 2,018
2010s 41,721 2,183
2000s 50,109 2,581
1990s 45,873 8,501
1980s 25,398 22,694
1970s 5,443 45,943
1960s 4,721 118,327
1950s 2,594 82,423
1940s 583 6,169
1930s 320 717
1920s 414 303
1910s 260 91
1900s 45 11
1890s 37 0
1880s 19 0

What does Blake mean?

From two Old English words that fell together in Middle English: 'blaec' meaning 'black, dark' and 'blac' meaning 'pale, fair'. This produces a true opposite-meaning dispute, and for any given bearer it is usually impossible to tell which sense was meant.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Blake or Robin more popular?

Blake is more popular than Robin today: about 1,080 US babies were given the name Blake in 2025, compared with 400 named Robin.

What is the difference between Blake and Robin?

Blake means black OR pale — genuinely opposite meanings (english origin), while Robin means Bright fame (English origin).

Which name is older, Blake or Robin?

In US records, Blake first appears in 1883 and Robin in 1904, so Blake has the longer recorded history.