Robin
Unisex name · Germanic · pronounced ROB-in
Verified name
What does Robin mean?
Bright fame or robin bird
Origin and language
Germanic, Old French
Language family: English|French
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 589 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 109 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Rob, Robbie, Birdie
Variant: Robyn, Robbin
Related: Robert, Robyn
Using Robin across cultures
Medieval diminutive of Robert and songbird name.
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