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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Robin
The gender-neutral name Robin is mostly of English origin and means “bright” and “fame.” It was initially a diminutive masculine given name or nickname of Robert, derived from the prefix Ro- and the suffix -in. Derived from Robert, “hrod” meant “fame,” and “berht” meant “bright.” The name is also believed to have Scottish, French, and German origins. Robin is a unisex first name and a surname.
For a name that sounds as British as Robin, it is amazing how popular it has become across Central and Western Europe in recent years. The Strathclyde-Briton people were the first to use the Scottish last name Robin. This personal name, also a pet version of Robert, was used to establish the patronymic name Robin, which later became a surname. The surname Robin originally emerged in Peeblesshire, an ancient province in South-Central Scotland, in the present-day Scottish Borders Council Area, where they had a family from ancient times. The earliest evidence of its existence was on census rolls conducted by the early Kings of Scotland to ascertain their people’s taxation rate.
Several frequently used variants include Robyn, Robbin, Robine, Robyne, and Robbyn. The surname Robin originated in France and is quite popular there. In English-speaking nations, the surname Robin can sometimes be encountered. Rob, Robbie, and Bobby are common moniker choices. Rob, Robbie, and Bobbie are common nicknames for this moniker.
It was common as a feminine name in the United States; for instance, in the 1990s, it was the 325th most popular girl’s name and the 693rd most popular boy’s name. The name may have become famous because of Robin Hood. A famous archer and hero in medieval England, Robin Hood took from the wealthy to give to the needy. It has occasionally been given in relation to the red bird and has been used as a feminine name recently.
Robin has been used in fiction for many impressive characters. Robin is Batman’s supporting character. On the television show How I Met Your Mother, Robin Scherbatsky is one of the main characters and the love interest of Barney Stinson and Ted Mosby.
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Famous People With The Name Robin
- Robin BellAmerican scientist, past President of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), 2019–2021
- Robin ColeAmerican football player, played linebacker and defensive end for twelve seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Robin ThickeAmerican singer, best known for his hit single ‘Blurred lines’
- Robin LeachBritish entertainment reporter and writer, best known for hosting the television series Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous
- Robin CurtisAmerican actress, co-starred in the 1983 episode “Short Notice” during the first season of the Knight Rider television series
- Robin GivensAmerican actress, landed her breakthrough role of Darlene Merriman in the ABC sitcom Head of the Class in 1986
- Robin MooreAmerican writer, wrote The Green Berets
Robin On The Popularity Chart
A well-known name, Robin has seen ups and downs in its popularity over the years. Let’s see in the graphs below how popular it is in the U.S.
Popularity Over Time
Robin was at its peak in 1981 but started declining in popularity thereafter. It has since recovered a little. Check the graph to know more.
Source: Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of this moniker was the highest in 1983 at 12,472 rank. It kept decreasing after that, reaching a low of 21,892 in 2008.
Source: Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Robin
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Name Numerology For Robin
