Name meaning & stats
Robin
Robin means “bright fame”. 336,098 US babies since 1940, peak 1961. Notable Robins are 1.2× over-represented as writers.
What it means
“bright fame”
Well documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1961
336,098 US babies were named Robin between 1940 and 2025.
Where Robins end up
Not enough notable Robins yet, so this uses the spelling family: Robin, Robyn.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.1× | High · 58 people |
| Writer | 1.2× | High · 43 people |
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 30 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | 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…
Robin has a surprise career: 1.5×
Spelling family
The most common spelling: 81% of the family
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1961)