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Robin

Robin is a unisex name of German origin meaning “fame.” In 2024 it was given to 661 babies in the United States.

Robin at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
German
Meaning
“fame”
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɒbɪn/

About the name Robin

Robin belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “fame” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Robin first appears in Social Security records in 1881 and has been given to 338,120 babies since 1880, including 661 in 2024.

Robin in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Babies named Robin in 2024
661
Total since 1880
338,120

Similar names

More names from the German shelf:

HarperGermanMonaGermanNicoGermanGundaGermanLindaGermanPaulGermanKarenGermanFrankGerman

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Robin mean?

Robin means “fame” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Robin a boy or girl name?

Robin is a unisex name. In 2024, 661 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Robin?

Robin comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Robin?

Robin is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1881 and has been given to 338,120 babies since 1880.

How do you pronounce Robin?

Robin is pronounced /ˈɹɒbɪn/ (IPA).

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