Robyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning “Bright fame; Germanic origin meaning "renowned" and "illustrious".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Rob, Bob. As of 2026, Robyn ranks #772 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #167 in 1974.
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RAH-bin
Phonetic spelling
Currently #772 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Robyn means “Bright fame; Germanic origin meaning "renowned" and "illustrious".” It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Robyn is pronounced RAH-bin.
Robyn is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Robyn currently ranks #772 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Robyn include Rob, Bob.
Middle names that pair well with Robyn include Robyn Rose, Robyn Grace, Robyn Marie, Robyn Jane.
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