Holding steady.
Popularity of Robinette since 1916
Babies named Robinette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Robinette's real moment was 1970.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 50 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 190 |
| 1960s | 224 |
| 1970s | 151 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Robinette is a rare feminine given name that reached its peak use in the 1970s, according to Social Security records. It first appeared in U.S. birth data in 1916 and has remained uncommon, never entering the top 1000 names. The name is a French-influenced diminutive of Robin, giving it a delicate, vintage feel. While its trajectory has been stable with very low usage, it has a clear derivation from the Germanic elements for 'fame' and 'bright,' shared with the more common Robert and Robin. As a modern rarity, it offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned but rarely used name.
Robinette is a feminine diminutive of Robin, itself a diminutive of Robert. The name Robert derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'beraht' (bright). The French suffix '-ette' indicates a small or feminine form, giving the sense of 'little Robin' or 'little bright fame.' It was used in English-speaking countries as a given name primarily in the 20th century, though it has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Robin, Binnie, Robi
Variants: Robinette, Robynette
Sibling names for Robinette
Names that share Robinette's style, for a brother or sister.
