Robin

Robin - A very unique male name

Robin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1914 on position #1461. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Robin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Robin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Robin. The baby boy name Robin was given to 331 baby boys in 2025, ranking #715 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,430 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Robin peaked in popularity 70 years ago in 1956 on position 143.

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Robin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Robin is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #388 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,232.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Robin is where you live.

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Robin origin and meaning

English, short form of Robert

A diminutive of Robert, 'bright fame' (Germanic hrod + beraht); also identical to the bird name

Robin began as a medieval nickname for Robert — Robin Hood is its legendary bearer — and later became a unisex name. For boys it peaked in 1956 and, after a long fall, has risen again recently, helped by fondness for Robin Williams.

Attested etymology

Robin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Robin, pop culture references for the name Robin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Robin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Robin, sorted by popularity.

Ruben / Reuben / Rubin / Rueben / Raven / Reuven / Rufino / Rayvon / Robbin / Ruvim /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Robin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Robin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Robin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ROB-in · /ˈrɒbɪn/

Around the world

• Robin (Dutch) — Used as-is in Dutch
• Robin (German) — Used as-is in German

Spellings and nicknames

• Robyn — Spelling usually used for girls

Nicknames: RobRobbie

Famous bearers

• Robin Williams — American comedian and actor (1951–2014) Contemporary
• Robin Gibb — British singer with the Bee Gees (1949–2012) Contemporary
• Robin Hood — Legendary English outlaw of Sherwood Forest (Fictional, medieval legend) Fictional

Style

ClassicNatureNickname name

Why parents choose it

For a boy, Robin now feels like a gentle vintage revival — literary, kind-sounding, and uncommon.

Worth knowing

• In the U.S. today Robin is heard more often as a woman's name
• The bird association is immediate