Robin
Peaked at #25 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Robin has been recorded 86% of the time for girls and 14% of the time for boys.
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Robin — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#25
in 1962
Current rank
#799
in 2024
Years tracked
116
1904–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1904, Robin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1962, ranking #25 nationally with 15,129 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1122 (2014) to #799 (2024) — a 29% improvement.
As of 2024, Robin ranks #799 nationally for girls, with 351 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #799 | 351 |
| 2023 | #787 | 358 |
| 2022 | #860 | 324 |
| 2021 | #918 | 291 |
| 2020 | #903 | 292 |
| 2019 | #986 | 262 |
| 2018 | #977 | 271 |
| 2017 | #1,014 | 256 |
Robin — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#143
in 1956
Current rank
#810
in 2024
Years tracked
130
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Robin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1956, ranking #143 nationally with 2,247 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1045 (2014) to #810 (2024) — a 22% improvement.
As of 2024, Robin ranks #810 nationally for boys, with 310 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #810 | 310 |
| 2023 | #786 | 322 |
| 2022 | #795 | 318 |
| 2021 | #900 | 256 |
| 2020 | #874 | 259 |
| 2019 | #864 | 257 |
| 2018 | #1,017 | 203 |
| 2017 | #1,009 | 201 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Robin most popular?
Robin was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #25 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Robin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Robin?
At least 338,120 babies have been recorded with the name Robin in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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