Robyn
How to say it: ROB-in · /ˈrɑbɪn/
Feminine spelling variant of Robin; from Robert via a medieval diminutive, 'bright fame'. Also the bird name.
Robyn was the 532nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up about 83% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #498 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #532 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,523 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | +83% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #498 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Robyn reached its height in the 1970s and now sits far beneath it. Still, a modest rebound is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Crisp yet soft with a birdlike nature quality, Robyn feels brisk and lively. Laurel offers a similar balance.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Robyn is about 1 in 147.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #76. Ireland: #19.
Famous people named Robyn
- Robyn Lively (born 1972)American actress
- Robyn Gayle (born 1985)Canadian soccer player
- Robyn Maher (born 1959)Australian basketball player
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