Robyn is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #76 in 2025 with 611 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 807 births ranking #65. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 10.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 415 girls 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.