Robyn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Bright Fame; Songbird
Background: The name Robyn originates from the English name 'Robin,' which is derived from the diminutive form of 'Robert,' meaning 'bright fame.' In addition, in Welsh, 'Robyn' also relates to 'robin' as in the songbird, symbolizing joy and cheerfulness.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#506
Total births
64,443
Most popular decade
1960s
(46,059 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-231 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1921
Gender usage
1.9% male
98.1% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1940
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,459
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 42
- Peak rank
- #1,222
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,864
Female
- First year
- 1921
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,464
- Peak year
- 1964
- Peak year births
- 1,882
- Peak rank
- #195
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 178
- Recent rank
- #1,293
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).