Robyn
Robyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame.
Origin and history
Robyn is an English feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Robert, which comes from Old High German roots meaning bright fame. While originally a masculine pet form in medieval times, it became widely used as a female given name in the 20th century. In the United States, it peaked in popularity during the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a familiar spelling variant of Robin.
Popularity in the United States
63,364 babies in the United States have been named Robyn since 1880. It ranks #511 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1148.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.7 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,335 |
| 1950-1960 | 8,603 |
| 1960-1970 | 15,100 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,684 |
| 1980-1990 | 11,766 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,109 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,354 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,164 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,102 |
Famous people named Robyn
- Robyn Lively: Actress
- Robyn Hitchcock: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robi
Fun facts
- The 'y' spelling gained traction in the mid-20th century as a popular feminine variant of Robin.
- Robin originally developed in medieval England as a diminutive for the male name Robert before evolving into an independent name for both sexes.