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Robyn

♂ Boy

Pronounced ROB-in /ˈrɒb.ɪn/High

Meaning: A 'y' spelling of Robin — a pet form of Robert ('bright fame') and the woodland bird. The -yn spelling reads more often as a girl's; used here for a boy, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A softened spelling of Robin: Robyn means 'bright fame' (said 'ROB-in'). More often a girl's spelling — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA 'y' spelling of Robin — a pet form of Robert ('bright fame') and the woodland bird. The -yn spelling reads more often as a girl's; used here for a boy, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8777 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,240

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119402025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Robyn respells Robin, from Robert, 'bright fame,' also the woodland bird. This -yn spelling leans to girls; used here for a boy, which we note — rare in this use in the U.S. (said 'ROB-in').

For boys this spelling appears only rarely, against heavier girls' use. Rare, cross-sex, and familiar.

Did you know? Robyn is a 'y' spelling of Robin — a pet form of Robert ('bright fame') and the friendly bird — that reads more often as a girl's name, though it's used here for a boy, which we note (said 'ROB-in').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Robyn — Robin variant; 'bright fame'; cross-sex, girl-leaning spelling

Variations

RobinRobbenRobyn

Nicknames

RobRobby

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If you like Robyn…

Robert— the 'bright fame' root
Corbin— a like -bin boy's name
Rustyn— shares Robyn's English roots
Braxtyn— shares the -yn ending
Camdyn— another unisex pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Robyn mean?

Robyn is a form of Robin, from Robert, 'bright fame'; it's also the bird.

How do you pronounce Robyn?

It's said ROB-in /ˈrɒb.ɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Robyn a boy or girl name?

Robyn is used here as a boy's name; this -yn spelling more often reads as a girl's, which we note.

How popular is Robyn?

Robyn is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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