Robyn
Robyn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or red breast (bird).
Origin and history
Robyn is a spelling variation of Robin, derived from a Medieval French diminutive of Robert. While predominantly used for females in modern times, it maintains a long history of masculine usage as well. In the United States, it remains a rare but established masculine option.
Popularity in the United States
1,240 babies in the United States have been named Robyn since 1880. It ranks #3458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1878.
States where it is most popular
- CA (62.1 %)
- MN (20.7 %)
- OH (17.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 69 |
| 1950-1960 | 240 |
| 1960-1970 | 253 |
| 1970-1980 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 222 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 24 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 49 |
Famous people named Robyn
- Robyn Regehr: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Rob, Robbie, Robby
Fun facts
- Robyn uses a 'y' instead of an 'i', a medieval spelling style that gained renewed popularity in the 20th century.
- It originated as a diminutive of Robert before becoming an independent given name.