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Robbin

Robbin means “bright fame”. 10,353 US babies since 1940, peak 1959. Notable Robbins are 1.2× over-represented as writers.

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What it means

“bright fame”

Spelling of Robin

In US birth records

Peak year: 1959

40s50s60s70s80s90s00s10s20s

10,353 US babies were named Robbin between 1940 and 2025.

Where Robbins end up

Not enough notable Robbins yet, so this uses the spelling family: Robin, Robyn.

Careervs expectedConfidence
Actor1.1×High · 58 people
Writer1.2×High · 43 people
Politician1.1×High · 30 people
Professor1.2×Medium · 23 people

Among notable women who are writers, the Robin family show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.

Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.

One more thing…

Robbin has a surprise career: 1.5×

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Spelling family

1 in 40 Robins spell it Robbin

Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.

Name twins (peaked around 1959)