Robin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #860 in 2022 with 324 recorded births. This places Robin in the top 5% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 719 births ranking #375. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 54.9%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 5,058 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.