Robin

Primarily a boy's name · Unisex — 35% girls / 65% boys

Meaning

Robin is a unisex given name and a surname. It was originally a diminutive masculine given name or nickname of Robert, derived from the prefix Ro-, and the suffix -in. There are several common variations, including Robyn, Robbin, Robine, Robyne, Robynne, and Robbyn.

From Wikipedia

Robin first appears in the data in 1991 and has been recorded in 34 different years as a boy's name. Its single biggest year was 2022 with 226 babies (rank #151 that year). In 2024 it was given to 198 boys (rank #172). The name has been rising over the last five years.

Numerology of Robin

In Pythagorean numerology, every letter has a value from 1 to 9. Adding the letters of Robin yields these three numbers — a playful read on the name's character.

4Destiny numberThe builderPractical, steady, gets results through hard work.Sum of every letter. The overall character a name carries.
6Soul urgeThe carerNurturing, responsible, family at the centre.Sum of the vowels — what's said to drive the heart.
7PersonalityThe seekerIntrospective, analytical, drawn to the unknown.Sum of the consonants — the outer impression.

4,585

Total babies (all years)

Years in the data

226

Peak in a single year

Popularity Over Time — Boys

Also a character in

In Stranger Things: Robin Buckley — Scoops Troop
In One Piece: Nico Robin — archaeologist

Famous people named Robin

Robin Williamsaudiobook narrator · b. 1951
Robin Hoodrighteous thief
Robin van Persieassociation football player · b. 1983
Robin Wrightfilm actor · b. 1966
Robin Warrenmicrobiologist · b. 1937

More popular boys' names

Names ranked near Robin in 2024

Other boys' names starting with R

Year-by-Year Detail

Rank is among all boys' names registered that year.

Year	Babies	Rank
1991	127	#238
1992	126	#239
1993	109	#261
1994	86	#289
1995	91	#302
1996	105	#261
1997	92	#287
1998	63	#363
1999	64	#351
2000	59	#381
2001	55	#401
2002	48	#447
2003	42	#507
2004	61	#389
2005	39	#582
2006	57	#448
2007	78	#371
2008	73	#402
2009	64	#450
2010	50	#540
2011	53	#515
2012	44	#588
2013	49	#554
2014	68	#443
2015	85	#367
2016	75	#411
2017	71	#425
2018	85	#372
2019	107	#308
2020	89	#358
2021	130	#269
2022	226	#151
2023	203	#158
2024	198	#172