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UK girl's name

Robbin

Diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame" or "bright renown".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Robbin is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Robbin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Robbin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Robbin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Robbin ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 girls were registered as Robbin.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Robbin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5493

2020

Births in 2020

3

Latest year

Peak year

2020

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Robbin mean?

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.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Robbin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Robbin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5493 3 1

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FAQ

Robbin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Robbin in the UK right now?

In 2020, Robbin was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Robbin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Robbin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Robbin?

Diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame" or "bright renown".

How many people are called Robbin in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Robbin across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.