The nameRobyn

Robyn is a feminine spelling of Robin, from Robert. It is well liked in Scotland, England and Wales.

Meaning

Robyn comes from Robin, a medieval pet form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright". It is also linked to the robin, the bird.

Origin

English and Scottish.

History

Robyn reached 64th place in England and Wales in 2023. The Swedish singer Robyn made the spelling known worldwide.

Famous people named Robyn

Popularity of the name Robyn

Robyn in the United States

1294thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1964peak year (1,907 births)
64,443babies named Robyn in the United States since 1880
09541,907 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Robyn was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 15,353 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Robyn. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Robyn in the United States were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 198 births a year on average, against 249 in the five years before.

Robyn in the United Kingdom

68thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2019peak year (964 births)
18,296babies named Robyn in the United Kingdom since 1997
0482964 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Robyn was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 6,739 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Robyn. Half of all babies named Robyn in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 796 births a year.

Robyn in Ireland

19thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
2015peak year (237 births)
4,620babies named Robyn in Ireland since 1964
0119237 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Robyn

Names from the same generation as Robyn, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Robyn mean?

Robyn comes from Robin, a medieval pet form of Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright". It is also linked to the robin, the bird.

What is the origin of the name Robyn?

English and Scottish.

Is Robyn a girl's or a boy's name?

Robyn is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Robyn?

In 2024, Robyn was the 1294th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 178 births.

What are the variants of the name Robyn?

Variants and related names of Robyn include Robert and Robin.

What are good sibling names for Robyn?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rita, Micaela, Nadine and Martina for a sister, Stanley, Harry, Chester and Nelson for a brother.

Who are famous people named Robyn?

Robyn, Swedish singer; Robyn Davidson, travel writer.