Robin
boy name#703 in 2025Robin entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #143 in 1956, ranks #703 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1881–2025
#703
rank today
#143
peak (1956)
382
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #896 |
| 1890s | #951 |
| 1900s | #1166 |
| 1910s | #1321 |
| 1920s | #1015 |
| 1930s | #649 |
| 1940s | #344 |
| 1950s | #183 |
| 1960s | #243 |
| 1970s | #368 |
| 1980s | #444 |
| 1990s | #722 |
| 2000s | #1273 |
| 2010s | #1177 |
| 2020s | #808 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Robin has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 37,000 people named Robin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Robin alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Robin in 2025?
- Robin ranks #703 among US boy names in 2025, with 382 babies given the name.
- When was the name Robin most popular?
- Robin peaked in 1956, reaching #143 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Robin with classmates?
- Robin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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