Robyn

Meaning of Robyn

Robyn is a variant of Robin, which originally meant "fame" or "bright." It also refers to the small, cheerful bird.

Robyn has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Robyn

After ranking as high as #682 in 2000, Robyn has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Robyn

• Robyn Rihanna Fenty
  Singer, actress, and businesswoman
• Robyn Lawley
  Australian plus-size model
• Robyn Lively
  American actress
• Robyn Griggs
  American actress
• Robyn Crawford
  Writer and Whitney Houston's friend

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Questions about the name Robyn

What does the name Robyn mean?

Robyn means robyn is a variant of robin, which originally meant "fame" or "bright." it also refers to the small, cheerful bird, and it comes from English origins.

Is Robyn a boy's or a girl's name?

Robyn is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Robyn?

Robyn did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Robyn most popular?

Robyn peaked at #682 in 2000.