Robbin
Diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame" or "bright renown".
Name Census estimates that about 8,281 living Americans carry the first name Robbin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 82.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Robbin today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robbin births was 1959 (713 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robbin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
8.3K
~ 1 in 41,390 Americans
Peak year
1959
713 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
2022 SSA rank
#13,912
Tracked since 1929
Gender
Gender distribution for Robbin
Robbin leans heavily female at 82.7% of total registrations, but 1,794 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Robbin as a male name
- Ranked #13,912 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 1957 (85 births)
Robbin as a female name
- Ranked #17,106 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1959 (650 births)
Popularity
Robbin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Robbin from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 4,073 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Robbin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Robbin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Robbins live
The SSA's state-level files cover 40 states and territories. California, New York, Texas recorded the most babies named Robbin, while Maine, South Dakota, Idaho recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 172 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Robbin
The name Robbin has its roots in the Old German language, originating from the word "Raubo" which means "famous" or "renowned." It was a popular name among Germanic tribes during the Middle Ages, particularly in the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robbin can be found in the Nibelungenlied, an epic poem from the 13th century. The poem mentions a character named Robbin, a renowned warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Siegfried.
In the 14th century, a French monk named Robbin de Gournay gained fame for his scholarly works on theology and philosophy. He was born in 1320 and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of his time.
During the Renaissance period, Robbin Van der Donck, a Dutch lawyer and writer, played a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became New York. He was born in 1610 and his writings provided valuable insights into the early colonial history of the region.
In the 18th century, Robbin Sinclair, a Scottish explorer and adventurer, made his mark by undertaking daring expeditions to the Arctic regions. He was born in 1740 and is remembered for his contributions to the field of Arctic exploration.
Another notable figure bearing the name Robbin was Robbin Edwards, an English painter and engraver from the 19th century. Born in 1815, Edwards was renowned for his intricate landscape paintings and his works are still highly valued by art collectors and museums.
Throughout history, the name Robbin has been associated with individuals who have achieved fame and renown in various fields, from warfare and exploration to art and literature. It has maintained a strong presence across different cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical significance.
People
Robbin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robbin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Robbin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robbin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8,281 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robbin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 41,390 US residents.
Is Robbin a common name?
We classify Robbin as "Rare". It ranks above 97.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10,384 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robbin most popular?
The single biggest year for Robbin was 1959, when 713 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robbin is about 61 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Robbin a female name?
Yes, 82.7% of people registered as Robbin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.