Robin
Robin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษนษbษชn/ ยท /หษนษbษชn/
Meaning and origin of Robin
- A unisex given name.
- A male given name from the Romance languages or the Germanic languages.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, also associated with the bird robin.
Etymology
(masculine given name): From Middle English Robin, from Old French, diminutive of Robert. * (feminine given name): From the bird, robin, or from Germanic.
How popular is Robin?
Since 1880, 291,961 girls and 46,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Robin (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #25 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #143 in 1956. In 2025 it ranked #704 for girls, with 782 babies given the name.
Names similar to Robin
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Robin FAQ
What does the name Robin mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name from the Romance languages or the Germanic languages. A female given name from the Germanic languages, also associated with the bird robin. (masculine given name): From Middle English Robin, from Old French, diminutive of Robert. * (feminine given name): From the bird, robin, or from Germanic.
What is the origin of the name Robin?
Robin is listed as a name of Romance languages or the Germanic langua origin.
How popular is the name Robin?
Since 1880, 291,961 girls and 46,952 boys in the U.S. have been named Robin (86% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #25 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #143 in 1956. In 2025 it ranked #704 for girls, with 782 babies given the name.
Is Robin a boy or girl name?
Robin is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (291,961 girls and 46,952 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.