Robyn is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #2326 in 2023 with 9 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 9 births ranking #2228. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 50.0%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 30,739 boys born was named Robyn. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Robyn is a spelling variant of Robin and shares the older meaning 'bright fame'. It feels slightly more tailored in look while keeping the same familiar sound.
This spelling became especially popular for girls as traditional names were lightly personalised through spelling. It keeps both the medieval nickname background and the bird association of Robin.