Robin means bright fame — from the Germanic Hrodebert (Robert), through the medieval French diminutive. Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin Williams was the funniest and most heartbreaking actor in history. Batman's Robin is the world's most famous sidekick. The robin redbreast is spring's first messenger. Two syllables of outlaw justice, comedic genius, and the return of warmth.
Germanic Hrodebert (bright fame)→Robert→French diminutive Robin
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Germanic roots
Robin comes from a medieval French diminutive of Robert meaning bright fame. Robin Hood is the most beloved outlaw in English folklore. Robin Williams (1951–2014) was the most gifted comedian-actor in history. The robin redbreast is traditionally the first sign of spring in English folklore. The name works for any gender.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Medieval England — Robin Hood legends; the bird has been named robin since the 15th century.
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Today
Robin remains a beloved choice, ranking #936 in the US. 338,120 babies have been named Robin since 1881.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Robin?
1961peak year
Robin found its strongest footing in the 1960s, peaking at #27 nationally. In 1961, 15,651 babies were named Robin (ranked #27 nationally). In the present decade it sits around #936, with about 542 babies given the name annually. Robin has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 338,120 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Robin's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — outlaw communication. People named Robin tend to be generous, funny, and gifted at stealing hearts and giving them to the poor.
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Steals hearts for the poor
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Generous outlaw
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Spring's first messenger
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Williams-level genius
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Bright fame
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O6
B2
I9
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Robin
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Steady & reliable
When they make a promise, they keep it.
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Methodical
Thorough, careful, precise.
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Quietly powerful
Their strength is always there when it matters.
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Grounded
No matter what swirls around them, they stay centred.
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