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Why parents love Robin- Robin Hood is the most beloved outlaw in any mythology.
- Robin Williams was the funniest and most heartbreaking actor ever.
- The robin redbreast signals spring — hope returning.
- Two syllables with a warm, friendly sound: ROB-in.
- It works genuinely for any gender.
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The vibe of Robin
HoodWilliamsspringredbreastoutlawBatmansidekickreturning-warmth
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Origin & history of Robin
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?
1961
peak 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 registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
15,651
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #27)
(ranked #27)
542
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
5,420
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
338,120
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Robin4
Life path number
The Builder
Discipline, reliability and masterful building.
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✦
Generous outlaw◈
Spring's first messenger◎
Williams-level genius♡
Bright fameR9
O6
B2
I9
N5
Sum: 31 → Life path 4
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Personality of Robin🏛️
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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