Robin
Robin is derived from the bright-breasted songbird, symbolizing spring, renewal, and joy. Originally a medieval nickname for Robert, it has evolved into a charming nature name that works beautifully for girls.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 426. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 146
- 2012: 175
- 2013: 190
- 2014: 226
- 2015: 260
- 2016: 239
- 2017: 256
- 2018: 271
- 2019: 262
- 2020: 293
- 2021: 291
- 2022: 324
- 2023: 358
- 2024: 352
- 2025: 400
- 2026 (projected): 426
Good to Know
- •Unisex name but increasingly popular for girls
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Sweet nature connection makes it enduringly appealing
- •Works well across all ages from baby to adult
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Famous People
Robin Wright
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Robin Roberts
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Robin Givens
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Robin Thicke
Singer (typically male usage)
Statistics
291,961
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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