Robbin
Robbin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or shining renown.
Origin and history
Robbin is a variant spelling of Robin, which originated as a French diminutive of the Germanic name Robert. Meaning 'bright fame', it was historically used as a male name in medieval England, famous through the legend of Robin Hood. In the modern United States, Robbin is an uncommon spelling variant used for both males and females.
Popularity in the United States
1,794 babies in the United States have been named Robbin since 1880. It ranks #3022 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.4 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- MI (11 %)
- IN (9.3 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 16 |
| 1940-1950 | 206 |
| 1950-1960 | 632 |
| 1960-1970 | 515 |
| 1970-1980 | 188 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 60 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 19 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Robbin
- Robbin Crosby: Musician, Guitarist
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robby
Fun facts
- It developed in Medieval French as a nickname for Robert before gaining widespread independent use.
- The double 'b' spelling is a modern orthographic variant of the classic name Robin.