Robin
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US Popularity:912
Origin:German
Meaning:Bright, shining, famous
Many thoughts may go racing through your head when you think of the name Robin. Whether it’s from the old Batman and Robin series you loved as a child or Robin Hood and his band of merry men in Sherwood Forest, this gender-neutral name is always a great choice! Meaning "bright," "shining," and "famous," this name is for the dazzling little star of your life. Aside from legendary characters, possibly one of the most famous people to bear this name is renowned comedian and actor, Robin Williams.
Famous People Named Robin
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Robin WilliamsActor, Comedian
Robin Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Robin is currently #468 on The Bump
Boy:Robin is currently #341 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Robin is currently #275 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Robin is currently #912 in U.S. births
Boy:Robin is currently #1634 in U.S. births
Girl:Robin is currently #1539 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#1539
in 2023
+ 110
from 2022
Sources
House of Names, Robin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Robin
WordSense, Robert
Ancestry, Robin Family History
Ancestry, Robert Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Robin, September 2021
Online Etymology Dictionary, Robert, September 2021
Britannica, Robin Williams, American comedian and actor, October 2023
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