Robin: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced RAH-bin · 2 syllables
Robin means “shining glory”, from Germanic.
* (masculine given name): From Middle English Robin, from Old French, diminutive of Robert. * (feminine given name): From the bird, robin, or from Germanic.
- Meaning
- shining glory
- Origin
- Germanic
- Pronunciation
- RAH-bin
- US rank (2025)
- #703
- US babies a year
- about 667 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1960
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Robin?
Robin was the #703 name in the US in 2025, given to 782 babies. It’s rising: up 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #703 |
| England & Wales | #146 |
| Scotland | #186 |
| Northern Ireland | #213 |
| Ireland | #175 |
| France | #51 |
| Norway | #199 |
| Canada | #143 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Robin?
Half of US adults named Robin are older than 62; most are between 37 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Robin
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Robin have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Robin
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Robin
What does the name Robin mean?
Robin means “shining glory”. It comes from Germanic.
How do you pronounce Robin?
Robin is pronounced RAH-bin.
How popular is the name Robin?
Robin was the #703 name in the US in 2025, given to 782 babies. It’s rising: up 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1960.
How old are people named Robin?
Half of US adults named Robin are older than 62. Most are between 37 and 73.