Robben is of Dutch origin, derived from the Germanic 'Hrodebert,' which consists of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'berht' meaning 'bright.' It was introduced to England by settlers from the Low Countries during the Middle Ages. The name gained popularity in the Netherlands and was subsequently used elsewhere due to Dutch immigration.
The name Robben has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years. It experienced several peaks and valleys, with the highest number of births recorded in 2014 at 15, and the lowest in certain years like 1962, 1980, and 1990 with just 5 births each. The total number of births over this period is 98.