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The baby name Robyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒbɪn/ (UK) or /ˈrɑbɪn/ (US) — commonly pronounced 'ROH-bin' or 'RAH-bin'..

Robyn is English in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈrɒbɪn/ (UK) or /ˈrɑbɪn/ (US) — commonly pronounced 'ROH-bin' or 'RAH-bin'.

What is the meaning of the name Robyn ?

The baby name Robyn is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈrɒbɪn/ (UK) or /ˈrɑbɪn/ (US) — commonly pronounced 'ROH-bin' or 'RAH-bin'..

Robyn is English in Origin.

Robyn is the modern English spelling variant of Robin, a medieval diminutive of Robert. Robert derives from Old High German Hrodebert (hrod “fame” + berht “bright”), yielding the meaning “bright fame.” In Middle English it arrived via Old French Robin as a familiar pet form, and in English it also became identified with the robin redbreast, adding associations of cheer and springtime.

Robin was common as a masculine given name in medieval England (e.g., Robin Hood); in the 20th century it turned unisex, while Robyn emerged chiefly as a feminine spelling across the English-speaking world. Notable bearers include the Swedish pop artist Robyn (Robin Miriam Carlsson), actress Robyn Lively, and Robyn Rihanna Fenty. Variants and related forms include Robin, Robyne, rare Robbin/Robbyn, and the elaborations Robina and Roberta; nicknames span Rob, Robbie, and Bobbie. The core meaning remains “bright fame,” with a secondary avian image of warmth and renewal.

Robyn has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Robyn

Robyn Lively Actor · Born 1972 · United States Robyn Lively is an American actress best known for her role as Louise Miller in the 1989 film 'Teen Witch'. She has also appeared in popular TV shows like 'Twin Peaks' and 'Doogie Howser, M.D.'. Robyn Miller Actor · Born 1966 · United States Robyn Miller is an American video game designer best known for co-creating Myst, one of the best-selling computer games of its era. He co-founded Cyan Worlds with his brother Rand Miller and helped design Myst, which topped sales charts until The Sims came along years later. Robinne Lee Actor · Born 1974 · United States Robinne Lee is an American actress and author best known for her film roles in Hitch, Seven Pounds, and the Fifty Shades sequels. She made her screen debut in the 1997 indie film Hav Plenty and has also appeared in movies like National Security and Deliver Us from Eva.

Robyn – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 874
Ireland Boys 2017 #1 743
FJ 0 #6 1 374
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
BW 0 #18 2 960
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Switzerland Girls 2024 #129 7 1,786
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
CR 0 #149 10 5,526
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
ZA 0 #162 315 14,421
Belgium Girls 2020 #170 20 416
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
NA Girls 0 #212 13 7,146
PS 0 #220 7 5,692
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
JM Girls 0 #247 13 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #248 38 2,795
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #276 7 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
Canada Boys 1999 #295 5 1,886
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
ZA Girls 0 #311 1,939 25,928
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
France Boys 2020 #386 6 2,846
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
GT Boys 0 #456 19 7,625
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
PA Boys 0 #472 10 9,305
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CR Girls 0 #495 38 11,342
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
AE Girls 0 #522 32 20,968
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
SG Girls 0 #561 26 18,916
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BO Boys 0 #582 11 9,244
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
IL Girls 0 #605 13 11,648
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
CL Boys 0 #651 15 13,390
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #697 18 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
United States Girls 2024 #739 178 8,487
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
NG Girls 0 #777 10 15,093
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
NL Girls 0 #825 131 5,933
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
CO Boys 0 #890 31 15,656
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #924 29 5,697
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
MX Boys 0 #972 11 16,355
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
MY Girls 0 #975 20 24,821
IN Boys 0 #992 10 16,750
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,136 43 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,381 66 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,434 38 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Robyn is popular in 70 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Robyn

Robyn is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Robyn is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈrɒbɪn/ (UK) or /ˈrɑbɪn/ (US) — commonly pronounced 'ROH-bin' or 'RAH-bin'..
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Robin, Robbyn, Robynne, Robbin and Robine.
Across languages, Robyn has these equivalents: Robert (m), Roberta (f), Roberto (m), Rupert (m).
Yes, very popular — Robyn ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Robyn ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Yes — 3 notable people named Robyn are in our database, including Robyn Lively (Actor), Robyn Miller (Actor), Robinne Lee (Actor).