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The name Robin has its origins in Old French and Middle English, derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'. It evolved through various forms, including Robinet, before becoming popular as a standalone name. The name carries a friendly and approachable image and has no biblical significance. It gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly associated with the legendary Robin Hood, and continues to be widely used today.

The name Robin is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Robin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Robin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1137th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 508th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 199th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 347th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 528th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1233rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 918th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1993rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 550th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 44th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 55th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 178th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 863rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 970th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Robin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.