gender neutral
Robyn
bright fame
About Robyn
Strong, spirited, and refreshingly straightforward, Robyn brings an outdoorsy, independent quality to the table. This nature-inspired name has shed any dated associations, emerging as a crisp, modern choice with vintage roots. The single-syllable punch (in common pronunciation) or two-syllable lilt (depending on preference) offers flexibility in how it's spoken. Robyn works across generations, equally suitable for a adventurous toddler, confident teenager, or accomplished professional. The 'y' spelling adds a contemporary twist while maintaining clarity, and the name pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname. There's an honesty to Robyn, a no-nonsense quality that still manages to feel warm and approachable. It's the kind of name that wears well in any season of life, never trying too hard yet always delivering character.
Popularity of the Name Robyn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | #938 | #35 | |||
| 1946 | #694 | #26 | |||
| 1947 | #449 | #23 | |||
| 1948 | #458 | #23 | |||
| 1949 | #440 | #22 | |||
| 1950 | #439 | #24 | |||
| 1951 | #413 | #18 | |||
| 1952 | #364 | #11 | |||
| 1953 | #317 | #11 | |||
| 1954 | #275 | #12 | |||
| 1955 | #267 | #12 | |||
| 1956 | #235 | #8 | |||
| 1957 | #249 | #8 | |||
| 1958 | #252 | #11 | |||
| 1959 | #261 | #10 | |||
| 1960 | #250 | #14 | |||
| 1961 | #219 | #12 | |||
| 1962 | #209 | #10 | |||
| 1963 | #207 | #15 | |||
| 1964 | #195 | #19 | |||
| 1965 | #227 | #25 | |||
| 1966 | #215 | #33 | |||
| 1967 | #241 | #31 | |||
| 1968 | #214 | #32 | |||
| 1969 | #188 | #37 | |||
| 1970 | #211 | #40 | |||
| 1971 | #217 | #53 | |||
| 1972 | #193 | #71 | |||
| 1973 | #182 | #88 | |||
| 1974 | #169 | #72 | |||
| 1975 | #172 | #82 | |||
| 1976 | #180 | #124 | |||
| 1977 | #179 | #108 | |||
| 1978 | #187 | #108 | |||
| 1979 | #191 | #103 | |||
| 1980 | #182 | #147 | |||
| 1981 | #195 | #165 | |||
| 1982 | #208 | #153 | #600 | ||
| 1983 | #203 | #182 | |||
| 1984 | #231 | #171 | #385 | ||
| 1985 | #253 | #118 | #508 | ||
| 1986 | #208 | #192 | #318 | ||
| 1987 | #246 | #169 | #345 | ||
| 1988 | #259 | #186 | #247 | ||
| 1989 | #287 | #231 | #222 | ||
| 1990 | #309 | #297 | #188 | ||
| 1991 | #334 | #239 | #151 | #116 | |
| 1992 | #347 | #312 | #122 | #117 | |
| 1993 | #379 | #210 | #147 | #121 | |
| 1994 | #450 | #332 | #109 | #125 | |
| 1995 | #492 | #331 | #127 | #151 | |
| 1996 | #477 | #241 | #97 | #150 | |
| 1997 | #499 | #78 | #70 | #151 | |
| 1998 | #485 | #80 | #388 | #71 | #151 |
| 1999 | #614 | #85 | #374 | #62 | #188 |
| 2000 | #683 | #97 | #61 | #201 | |
| 2001 | #803 | #105 | #51 | #266 | |
| 2002 | #829 | #118 | #64 | #339 | |
| 2003 | #908 | #120 | #50 | #326 | |
| 2004 | #962 | #140 | #50 | #384 | |
| 2005 | #145 | #50 | #394 | ||
| 2006 | #156 | #62 | #449 | ||
| 2007 | #150 | #56 | #501 | ||
| 2008 | #155 | #52 | #481 | ||
| 2009 | #161 | #52 | #504 | ||
| 2010 | #152 | #43 | #702 | ||
| 2011 | #155 | #46 | #722 | ||
| 2012 | #147 | #41 | #637 | ||
| 2013 | #108 | #35 | #638 | ||
| 2014 | #91 | #31 | #647 | ||
| 2015 | #80 | #23 | #588 | ||
| 2016 | #79 | #29 | #584 | ||
| 2017 | #76 | #25 | #704 | ||
| 2018 | #69 | #24 | #619 | ||
| 2019 | #64 | #26 | #778 | ||
| 2020 | #70 | #30 | #561 | ||
| 2021 | #71 | #27 | #738 | ||
| 2022 | #70 | #29 | #623 | ||
| 2023 | #59 | #21 | #725 | ||
| 2024 | #70 | #27 | #817 | ||
| 2025 | #68 | #19 | #777 | ||
| 1937 | #178 | ||||
| 1938 | #107 | ||||
| 1939 | #126 | ||||
| 1940 | #82 | ||||
| 1941 | #68 | ||||
| 1942 | #42 | ||||
| 1943 | #39 | ||||
| 1944 | #35 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Robyn
Names Similar to Robyn
Nicknames for Robyn
- Roby
- Bie
- Bee
- Robbie
- Binnie
Famous People Named Robyn
| Robyn Rihanna Fenty | Barbadian singer, songwriter, and actress |
| Robyn Davidson | Australian writer and traveler |
| Robyn Lawley | Australian model and activist |
| Robyn Lively | American actress |
| Robyn Moore | Australian voice artist and motivational speaker |
| Robyn Peterman | American author |
| Robyn Regehr | Canadian former ice hockey player |
| Robyn Richards | American actress and producer |
| Robyn Smith | South African swimmer and Olympic gold medalist |
| Robyn Todd | British chemist and professor |
| Robyn Troup | American singer and reality show contestant |
| Robyn Archer | Australian singer, writer, and director |
| Robyn Benincasa | American adventure racer and motivational speaker |
| Robyn Carr | American author |
| Robyn Hitchcock | English singer-songwriter |
| Robyn Malcolm | New Zealand actress |
| Robyn Mundell | Canadian film producer |
| Robyn O'Brien | American food industry analyst and activist |
| Robyn Sewell | British actress and writer |
Characters Named Robyn
| Robyn Hill | Character from the animated series "RWBY" |
| Robyn Silvernail | Character from the book series "Mage Heart" by Jane Routley |
| Robyn Goodfellowe | Character from the novel "The Good People" by Hannah Kent |
| Robyn Penrose | Character from the novel "The Light Years" by Elizabeth Jane Howard |
| Robyn Mathers | Character from the book "Tomorrow, When the War Began" by John Marsden |
| Robyn Freeling | Character from the film "Poltergeist" |
| Robyn Slinger | Character from the TV series "The Deep" |
| Robyn Lively | Character from the film "Teen Witch" |
| Robyn Oliver | Character from the book "Robyn's Egg" by Mark Daniel Seiler |