Robyn name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old High German and Germanic

Usage: English, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: r(o)-byn

Meaning: Bright Fame and Gloriously Shiny

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What does Robyn mean?
Variations of Robyn
Middle Names for Robyn
How popular is Robyn?
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Similar Names to Robyn
Famous People Named Robyn
Lists having Robyn

What does Robyn mean?

Commonly Accepted Robyn's origin is Old High German and Germanic is a unisex name mostly used in Norwegian, English, Finnish, Swedish and Danish, meaning of Robyn is "Bright or Gloriously Shiny". Robyn is variation of timeless and admired Roberta.

Roberta is effeminate version of Robert. Meaning of Roberta is Glory and Brilliant and Glorious Shining is originated from Old High German and Germanic. Robyn is short version of Robert. Robert is a variant form of Hrōdebert.

Robert is form of Rupert in Low German and German languages. Widespread Robert's origin is Germanic and Old High German, meaning of Robert is "Glorious Shining, Bright with Fame and A".

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How do I pronounce Robyn?

Two syllabled Robyn is pronounced as r(o)-byn. rob-yn is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Robyn

Roberta, Birdie, Birdella, Bertha

Names that rhyme with Robyn

How popular is the name Robyn?

Robyn is a popular name in United States given to over 63210 babies in 157 years. Currently the name is rising, in 1974, the moniker grabbed the 169th spot and 1882 baby girls were given the name.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names an astonishing 52 times Also, a popular name in England and Wales with over 10332 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

Currently at its peak, 742 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 72nd position. Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 8 times Also, Robyn was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 8985 babies have been named Robyn since 1952. When at the peak of its usage in 1953, it ranked 6th when 753 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

After 22 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 10 baby names 7 times

Robyn is a common name in Ireland given to over 3610 babies in 39 years.

At the peak of its usage in 2015, 237 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 23rd position. Also, In Queensland, Robyn was once a common name since emerging in 1960 it has been given to over 2562 babies.

At the peak of its usage in 1960,. After 20 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Robyn was a common name in Western Australia. Over 356 babies have been named Robyn since 1952.

When at the peak of its usage in 1952,. After 3 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 10 baby names 3 times

Robyn is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 315 on girl names chart when 42 babies were named Robyn. The moniker is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 32 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

There are over 172 babies that have been given the name Robyn in France. During its 20 years of usage in Switzerland, it had made up to just the top 500 girl names.

There are over 124 babies that have been given the name Robyn in Switzerland. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 404 in 2017.

There are over 167 babies that have been given the name Robyn in Belgium.

Robyn is a rare baby name in Netherlands however it is still in use. But Robyn is a popular baby name in Australia where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and England.

According to our research, at least 190000 people have been bestowed Robyn around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	8893	8	1291	176
2022	8933	8	1236	193
2021	8775	8	1160	209
2020	8018	9	1201	191
2019	0	0	1076	233
2018	7122	11	1015	255
2017	8822	8	1079	235
2016	0	0	1061	245
2015	12077	5	1047	252
2014	9633	7	1062	242

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Robyn in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	22	11	530	131
	0	0	0	45
	14	6	104	98
	14	6	10	30
	2	0	10	0

Numerological analysis of Robyn

You allow yourself to change your mind and perspective from time to time if you find out that someone's way is better than yours. The people with number 5 as their personality no are active and outgoing. You always feel like something's missing in your life. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. Number 6 as your soul urge no represents your caring nature. You can't imagine enjoying a normal life like many people do.

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Karl - Eternal and Widespread Karl is used in Greenlandic and German, Karl means "Form of Charles or Free Man" and rooted from Germanic, Old Norse and Old High German is bestowed upon both boys and girls. In 1998, predominant name Karl bagged 481st position on the list of baby boy names in United States
Tate - Prevailing unisex name Tate is used dominantly in English and Swedish, Tate means "To be Cheerful, Great Talker or Brings Joy" has origin in Old Norse and Native
Cedric - Originated from Celtic, English and Welsh, Prevalent and Enduring Cedric is used prevalently in French, Norwegian and English, Cedric means "War Leader or Possibly Inaccurate Reproduction of the Old English King Named Cerdic" is used as a gender insensitive name
Lucian - Origin of Frequently Used and Perpetual Lucian is in Latin and Old Greek languages bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Lucian is "Shining, Illumination or The Bright" is used primarily in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Aitana - Predominant and Sky-scraping Modish Aitanas origin is Basque, meaning of Aitana is "The Element Aintza Meaning Glory, Glory or From the Countryside Coming Aitana" used as a girl name is specifically used in Spanish

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Middle names for Robyn

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Famous people named Robyn

Robyn Cohen, American actress best
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Robyn Gibbes, Australian actress and casting agent
Robyn Kenney, field hockey midfielder from the United States,
Robyn Moore, British actress
Robyn Eckersley, Professor and Head of Political Science
Robyn Orlin, South African dancer and choreographer
Robyn Davidson, Australian writer best
Robyn Regehr, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
Robyn Williams, science journalist and broadcaster resident
Robyn Hitchcock, English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Robyn Miller, co-founder of Cyan Worlds with brother Rand Miller
Robyn Toomey, former field hockey player from New Zealand,

Robyn Thorn, Australian former freestyle swimmer
Robyn Ochs, American bisexual activist, professional speaker
Robyn Lively, American actress
Robyn Geraghty, Labor member for the electoral district of Torrens
Robyn Moore, Australian actress
Robyn Hilton, American film and television actress and model
Robyn Cooper, professional squash player from Australia
Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of almost fifty novels
Robyn Troup, American singer
Robyn MacPhee, Canadian curler
Robyn Johannes, South African football defender and also the current captain of Cape Town City
Robyn Donald, prolific writer of romance novels
Robyn Archer, Australian singer, writer, stage director

Robyn Ebbern, Australian former tennis player
Robyn Nevin, Australian actress
Robyn Young, English author of historical fiction
Robyn Loau, Australian singer, songwriter and actress
Robyn Butler, Australian writer
Robyn Malcolm, New Zealand actress
Robyn, Swedish singer, songwriter and record producer
Robyn Alysa Abrams in Jen as Actress
Robyn Blythe in Deathrow Gameshow as Actress
Robyn Palmer in Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire as Actress
Robyn Moran in Career Woman as Actress
Robyn Marshall in The Lazarus Effect as Producer
Robyn Heller in Hatchetman as Actress
Robyne Parrish in Biblical Warfare as Actress

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Robynn Lin Fredericks in Killer Sharks: The Attacks of Black December as Actress
Robyn Adamson, from 2002 adventure and comedy movie No Dogs Allowed, who characterized the Ashe.
In 1966 horror movie, The Black Cat, Robyn Baker portrayed Diana.
In 1997 comedy movie, Orgazmo, Robyn Lynne Raab played Lisa.
In 2014 drama, family movie, Suck it Up Buttercup, Robyn Ross characterized Ellie Holman.
In 1992, Robyn Hussa played the role of Lola in thriller film Dead Girls Don't Tango.
Robyn Kerr, from 2012 drama, romance film Stud Life, who characterized Elle.
In 2012 comedy and horror film, Hellbenders, Robyn Rikoon characterized Elizabeth.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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