Robin is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1728 in 2001 with 10 recorded births. This places Robin in the top 33% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 186 births ranking #250. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 41.2%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 26,799 girls born was named Robin. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Robin is a familiar name with a long history as both a bird name association and a short form of Robert. Its older root carries the idea of bright fame.
The name has been used for both sexes for generations and remains attractive because it feels gentle but not flimsy. The bird association strengthens its warmth in modern use.