93
Cheerfulness
79
Health
71
Warmth
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
64
Morality
44▼
Health
79
Warmth
71
Cheerfulness
93▲
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
34
Robin Name Personality
Robin sounds bright and energetic. This name brings to mind someone friendly, playful, and easy to be around. With exceptionally strong cheerfulness (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with equally impressive health (79 on the 0-100+ research scale), Robin creates a well-rounded first impression. Overall, Robin is a name with strong positive associations, averaging 70 across all five personality dimensions on the 0-100+ research scale.
Community Ratings
Classic6.9
Mature3.4
Formal3.9
Upper Class4.6
Urban2.2
Wholesome7.8
Strong6.6
Refined6.8
Strange6.5
Simple7.5
Serious5.2
Nerdy6.7
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 611 ratings.
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Famous People Named Robin
- Robin WilliamsOscar-winning comedian and actor
- Robin WrightActress, House of Cards star
- Robin GibbBee Gees singer
- Robin RobertsGood Morning America anchor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Robin
What does the name Robin say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Robin scores highest in Cheerfulness (93 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Morality (44 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in cheerfulness and low in morality.
Is Robin a boy name?▾
Robin is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (64), Warmth (71), Morality (44), Health (79), and Cheerfulness (93).
What is the Success rating for the name Robin?▾
Robin has a Success rating of 64 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Robin sound?▾
Robin has a Warmth rating of 71 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Robin compare to other names?▾
Robin's strongest dimension is Cheerfulness, at 93 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Robin with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Robin?▾
Notable people named Robin include Robin Williams, Robin Wright, Robin Gibb and Robin Roberts. Name Halo lists 4 famous Robins with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.