Robin

Girl's name

Robin is a unisex name of English origin, derived from the Old French name Robert, meaning "bright fame" or "famed, shining."

Meaning Bright fame
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 351 Rising
Peak year 1961

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Robin Wright - Actress known for "House of Cards."
  • Robin Roberts - TV host on "Good Morning America."
  • Robin Quivers - Radio personality on "The Howard Stern Show."
  • Robin Tunney - Actress in "The Mentalist" and "The Craft."
  • Robin Meade - News anchor on HLN.
  • Robin Givens - Actress in "Boomerang" and "Head of the Class."
  • Robin Curtis - Actress in "Star Trek" films.
  • Robin Strasser - Soap opera actress on "One Life to Live."
  • Robin Weigert - Actress in "Deadwood" and "Big Little Lies."
  • Robin Mattson - Soap opera actress on "General Hospital."

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