Robin
Robin is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright fame, or referring to the songbird.
Origin and history
Robin originated as a Medieval French diminutive of Robert, which derives from the Germanic elements meaning bright fame. It also refers directly to the English songbird, gaining popularity in the mid-20th century. In the United States, it was particularly common for girls during the 1950s and 1960s and remains a well-known classic.
Popularity in the United States
291,961 babies in the United States have been named Robin since 1880. It ranks #134 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #787.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.5 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- TX (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 303 |
| 1930-1940 | 717 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,169 |
| 1950-1960 | 82,423 |
| 1960-1970 | 118,327 |
| 1970-1980 | 45,943 |
| 1980-1990 | 22,694 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,501 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,581 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,183 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,018 |
Famous people named Robin
- Robin Wright: Actress, Director
- Robin Roberts: Broadcaster, Journalist
- Robin Givens: Actress
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robby, Birdie
Fun facts
- Although now an independent name, Robin began in the Middle Ages as a diminutive form of Robert.
- Robin ranked among the top 50 most popular names for girls in the U.S. throughout the 1950s and 1960s.