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How Many People Are Named Robin?
Estimated people named Robin living in the U.S. today
278,983
Gender distribution
13% male · 87% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 338,120
- Peak year: 1961 (17,503 births)
- Estimated living today: 278,983
Robin by age group — who carries the name today?
Robin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Robin
Robin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 338,120 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 278,983 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,225 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Robins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Robin in the US?
An estimated 278,983 people named Robin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Robin uncommon — about 1 in 1,225 Americans.
Is Robin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Robin is 13% male and 87% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Robin most popular?
Robin peaked in 1961, when 17,503 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Robin?
Robin ranks #181 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100 (higher means rarer).