Robin

Meaning of Robin

Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame."

Robin has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Robin

Robin is climbing again, up to #704 in 2025 from #798 in 2024 after peaking at #598 in 2000.

Robin as a boy's name

Robin is also used as a boy's name, currently ranked #705 in the US. Robin comes from the name Robert, meaning "bright fame". It's also associated with the robin redbreast bird.

Notable people named Robin

• Robin Wright
  Actress, House of Cards
• Robin Roberts
  Good Morning America anchor
• Robin Tunney
  Actress, The Mentalist
• Robin Quivers
  Radio personality, Howard Stern
• Robin Meade
  HLN news anchor

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Questions about the name Robin

What does the name Robin mean?

Robin means robin comes from the name robert, meaning "bright fame.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Robin a boy's or a girl's name?

Robin is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Robin?

In 2025, Robin ranked #704 for girls, up from #798 the year before and #705 for boys, up from #810 the year before.

When was Robin most popular?

Robin peaked at #598 in 2000.