Robbin
Robbin is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or famous bright.
Origin and history
Robbin is an English variant spelling of Robin, which originated as a French diminutive of the name Robert. It has been used for both males and females in the United States, peaking in popularity during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a rare spelling option given to a small number of children each year.
Popularity in the United States
8,590 babies in the United States have been named Robbin since 1880. It ranks #1807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- NY (9.3 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- OH (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 10 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,917 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,558 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,192 |
| 1980-1990 | 384 |
| 1990-2000 | 205 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 37 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Robbin
- Robbin Lee: Artist, Advocate
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Bobbie
Fun facts
- The name originally developed in Anglo-Norman French as a diminutive nickname for Robert before becoming an independent name.
- While Robin with a single 'b' is far more common, the double 'b' spelling Robbin emerged as an alternative choice in the 20th century.