Robin
Robin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Robin originated as a Medieval French diminutive of Robert, which comes from Old High German roots meaning bright fame. Though historically used for boys, it became popular for both genders in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it remains a classic unisex option with nature associations due to the European songbird.
Popularity in the United States
46,952 babies in the United States have been named Robin since 1880. It ranks #529 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #762.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.3 %)
- NY (6.7 %)
- TX (5.7 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 22 |
| 1890-1900 | 25 |
| 1900-1910 | 45 |
| 1910-1920 | 202 |
| 1920-1930 | 480 |
| 1930-1940 | 919 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,685 |
| 1950-1960 | 15,225 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,848 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,571 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,832 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,309 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,227 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,710 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,852 |
Famous people named Robin
- Robin Williams: Actor, Comedian
- Robin Gibb: Singer, Songwriter
- Robin Yount: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robby
Fun facts
- Robin developed in Anglo-Norman times as a affectionate short form of Robert.
- The name became deeply ingrained in English culture through legendary figures like Robin Hood.