Robin name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Tamil, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Faroese, Greenlandic, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: r(o)-bin

Meaning: Famous, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, Gloriously Shiny and European Robin

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What does Robin mean?
Variations of Robin
Nicknames for Robin
How popular is Robin?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Robin
Famous People Named Robin
Lists having Robin

What does Robin mean?

Robin is a boy's name. It is derived from Old English robin meaning "red-breasted bird". It was introduced to England in the 10th century, and ultimately became popular as a baby name in the 20th century.

Famous people named Robin include the legendary British actor Robin Williams, the American singer Robyn, and fashion designer Robin Givhan.

The name also has a long history in literature as the hero of an old English folk tale.

The name Robin has been popular for centuries, and it continues to be a popular choice for parents looking for a timeless and meaningful name for their child.

It is an upbeat, cheerful name that conveys optimism, joy, and creativity. It is also perfect for someone who loves nature, as it evokes images of the red-breasted bird of the same name.

With its strong literary heritage and its positive connotations, baby name Robin is a great choice for your little one!

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How do I pronounce Robin?

The two syllabled name Robin is commonly pronounced as r(o)-bin. It can also be pronounced as raw-bin.

Variants of Robin

Roben, Robine, Robert, Hrōdebert, Rupert, Dobb, Robinson, Ruppert, Robertanthony, Robyne, Rubert, Robenson, Anthony

Nicknames for Robin

Promising nicknames for the child named Robin include:

Names that rhyme with Robin

How popular is the name Robin?

Robin is an extremely popular name in United States given to over 334482 babies in 234 years. Currently the name is rising, in 1962, the moniker grabbed the 25th spot and 15639 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 50 baby names 16 times Also, a popular name in France with over 50004 new-borns have been given the name since 1909. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 33rd spot and 2028 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 11 times Also, a popular name in Belgium having over 8324 recievers in 48 years of usage. At its zenith in 1996, 645 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 4th position.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 4 times

Robin is a common name in England and Wales given to over 4318 babies in 46 years. Recently at its peak, it ranked 175th when 303 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Also, Robin was a common name in Switzerland. Over 4967 babies have been named Robin since 1998. When at its peak in 2003,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 41 years but it is still going strong.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 10 baby names 1 times Also, Robin is common in Netherlands where over 1296 new-borns have been given the name since 2015.

When at its peak in 2016, the moniker grabbed the 98th spot and 155 baby girls were given the name. Also, Robin was a common name in Sweden. Over 3835 babies have been named Robin since 1998.

At the peak of its usage in 1998,. After 12 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Robin is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1952, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 81 on girl names chart when 89 babies were given the name Robin. Over 339 people have been named Robin in New South Wales.

Robin is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 1985, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 151 on boy names chart when 33 babies were named Robin.

Over 1001 babies in Ireland have been named Robin. Also, during its short run of just 1 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 96 on boy names chart when 32 babies were named Robin.

Robin is a rare baby name in Queensland there is very thin chances of it still being given since it isn't seen since 1960. But Robin is a popular baby name in Pakistan where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, India, England, Canada, Bangladesh, Philippines, Indonesia, Germany, Puerto Rico, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Madagascar, Sudan and Malaysia.

As per our research, over 1120000 people has been named Robin globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	780	322	790	354
2022	794	316	860	321
2021	894	256	915	290
2020	867	259	906	288
2019	861	256	989	260
2018	1015	202	976	270
2017	1005	201	1010	256
2016	1132	170	1087	238
2015	969	213	1025	260
2014	1043	192	1119	226

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Facts

Robin in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	22841	3942	6591	1495
	3365	369	56	8

Numerological aspects of Robin

You always find a creative way to express how you feel and turn your pain into some masterpiece. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing. You never go anywhere or do anything without a plan, or two. To have number 7 as your personality number means you are calm by nature and have a peaceful attitude about everything. People find you attractive because of your mysterious private life and self-confident approach to everything.

Go through the following names similar to Robin

Joel - Joel's meaning is Precious or Lord is God used for both sexes, used chiefly in Kannada, Gujarati and Greenlandic is of Hebrew origin. In 2018, outstanding name Joel reached 187th position among boy names in United States
Morris - Prevailing and Ceaseless Morris has its origin in Latin is dominantly used in Finnish, Danish and English, Morris means "The Moor, Sea-strength or Son of More" is used as a gender-neutral name
Daisy - The well-known and perennial unisex name Daisy is used predominantly in Finnish, Greenlandic and Norwegian, Daisy means "Daisy, Day's Eye or Flower Name" has its origin in Old Greek, Greek and Old English
Peyton - The famous and evergreen unisex name Peyton is of Old English and Latin origin, Peyton means "Farm of Poega or Patrician" is largely used in English and English

Mason means Mason, To Make or Mason Stone Worker is largely used in Finnish, Norwegian and Danish. It is rooted from Old French and Old English is used as a unisex name

Famous people named Robin

Robin Hanson, associate professor of economics at George Mason University and a research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University
Robin Friday, English footballer
Robin Jarvis, British Young-Adult fiction and children's novelist
Robin Washington, American journalist and filmmaker
Robin Skelton, British-born academic, writer, poet
Robin Luke, American rock and roll singer

Robin Gibson, Australian architect, from Brisbane, Queensland
Robin Vane-Tempest-Stewart, 8th Marquess of Londonderry, British peer and politician
Robin Milford, English composer
Robin Goldwasser, American singer and playwright
Robin Thompson, rugby union international for Ireland and a former British and Irish Lions captain
Robin Maugham, British author
Robin Chichester-Clark, last member representing Northern Ireland to be a British government minister
Robin Ramsay, Scottish author
Robin Hardy, author of more than twenty published books and several unpublished manuscripts
Robin Udal, English first-class cricketer active 1904–14
Robin Milhausen, Canadian sexologist
Robin Mathews, Canadian poet, professor

Robin Hyde, is one of New Zealand's major poets
Robin Holloway, English composer, academic and writer
Robin Griffith-Jones, Church of England priest, Master of the Temple
Robin Douglas-Home, Scottish aristocrat, jazz pianist and author
Robin Wilson, member of the national team that finished seventh at the 1984 Summer Olympics
Robin Aristorenas, Filipino former "Child Wonder"
Robin McInnes, Visiting Professor at the Department of Geography & Environment
Robin Bailhache, former Australian Test cricket match umpire
Robin Howard, British philanthropist
Robin Pilcher, British author
Robin Miller, former chief of Emap,, and more recently
Robin Clegg, is former Canadian biathlete
Robin Dixon, 3rd Baron Glentoran,

Robin McNamara, American singer, songwriter and musician
Robin Orr, Scottish composer
Robin Dundas, Earl of Ronaldshay, eldest son of the 4th Marquess of Zetland
Robin Lumley, member of the band Brand X with drummer Phil Collins
Robin Le Poidevin, Professor of Metaphysics at the University of Leeds whose special interests include agnosticism
Robin Neillands, British writer, born in Glasgow
Robin Milner, British computer scientist
Robin Dunbar, British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist and a specialist
Robin Eames, Anglican bishop
Robin Warren, Australian pathologist
Robin Hill, British plant biochemist who,
Robin Lakoff, professor of linguistics at the University of California

Robin Coombs, British immunologist
Robin Popplestone, pioneer
Robin Murray, Scottish psychiatrist
Robin Wilson, emeritus professor
Robin Gandy, British mathematician and logician
Robin Collins, American philosopher
Robin Wright, American actress and director
Robin Williams, American actor and comedian
Robin Givens, American stage, television, film actress and model
Robin Gibb, British singer, songwriter and record producer
Robin Ray, English broadcaster, actor, and musician
Robin Cook, British Labour Party politician,
Robin Zander, American singer, songwriter and musician
Robin Tunney, American actress
Robin Cooke, Baron Cooke of Thorndon, New Zealand judge and later a British Law Lord and member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council

Robin Day, British political broadcaster and commentator
Robin Quivers, American radio personality, author, and actress
Robin Yount, American former professional baseball player

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
SCB- Statistikmyndigheten, https://www.scb.se/en/finding-statistics/statistics-by-subject-area/population/general-statistics/name-statistics/
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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