Robin
Boy name · #703 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Robin? In official American birth records, Robin has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
Robin is currently the #703 boy name in the United States — 382 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #966, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,712 boys born in 2025 was named Robin.
Babies named Robin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Robin first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1956, when 2,247 boys were named Robin — good for #143 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Robin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Robin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Robin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Robin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Robin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Robin is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Robin is most common in WI (0.6 per 1,000), WA (0.6 per 1,000), MN (0.6 per 1,000), NY (0.4 per 1,000), VA (0.4 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Robin is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Robin
Statistically, parents drawn to Robin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Ricky, Ray, Allen, Roger, and Kelvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Robin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 382 | #703 |
| 2024 | 315 | #798 |
| 2023 | 322 | #786 |
| 2022 | 318 | #793 |
| 2021 | 256 | #897 |
| 2020 | 259 | #869 |
| 2019 | 257 | #862 |
| 2018 | 203 | #1016 |
| 2017 | 202 | #1003 |
| 2016 | 172 | #1127 |
| 2015 | 214 | #966 |
| 2014 | 192 | #1043 |
| 2013 | 157 | #1149 |
| 2012 | 104 | #1535 |
| 2011 | 101 | #1561 |
| 2010 | 108 | #1503 |
| 2009 | 93 | #1688 |
| 2008 | 119 | #1414 |
| 2007 | 130 | #1317 |
| 2006 | 120 | #1350 |
| 2005 | 130 | #1216 |
| 2004 | 133 | #1172 |
| 2003 | 112 | #1269 |
| 2002 | 122 | #1160 |
| 2001 | 132 | #1086 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Robin?
In official American birth records, the name Robin first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Robin a popular boy name?
Robin ranked #703 among boys in 2025 with 382 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #966.
When was the name Robin most popular?
Robin peaked in 1956, when 2,247 American boys received the name (ranked #143 that year). Since 1956 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Robin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,712 newborn American boys was named Robin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.