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UK girl's name

Robynn

A feminine form of Robin, a diminutive of Robert meaning "bright fame".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Robynn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Robynn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.

This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Robynn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Robynn ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 girls were registered as Robynn.
  • Robynn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.
  • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Robynn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2019

5 births

Estimated living

38

2026

Meaning

What does Robynn mean?

The given name Robynn is a feminine variation of the name Robin, which has its origins in the Germanic language. The name Robin is derived from the Old French word "robin," meaning "bright red," which in turn is derived from the Germanic root "hruod" or "hroth," meaning "fame" or "renown."

The name Robin was initially used as a nickname or pet name for someone with a bright red complexion or reddish-brown hair color. It gained popularity as a given name during the Middle Ages, particularly in England and France, where it was often associated with the iconic red-breasted bird, the European Robin.

Robynn, with its distinctive spelling, emerged as a feminine variant of Robin, likely in the late 20th century, as parents sought more unique and creative versions of traditional names. The addition of the double "n" at the end of the name adds a touch of elegance and femininity to the name.

While the name Robynn does not have a long historical record, it is associated with the same symbolic meanings as Robin, such as vibrancy, liveliness, and a connection to nature. The name has been embraced by parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their daughters.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Robin, which is closely related to Robynn. One such individual was Robin Hood, the legendary English outlaw and folk hero from the late 12th century, who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.

Another famous Robin was Robin Williams (1951-2014), the acclaimed American actor and comedian known for his energetic performances and comedic genius. His unique name added to his charismatic persona.

In literature, one can find the character Robin Goodfellow, also known as Puck, from William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream." This mischievous fairy character was known for his pranks and trickery.

Robin Cousins (born 1957) is a British figure skater who won a gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. His achievement brought him widespread recognition and fame.

Lastly, Robin Wright (born 1966) is an American actress known for her roles in films such as "Forrest Gump," "The Princess Bride," and the Netflix series "House of Cards." Her unique name has contributed to her memorable on-screen presence.

While the name Robynn may not have a long historical record, it carries the vibrant and lively connotations of its parent name, Robin, and has been embraced by parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughters.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Robynn over time

The chart below shows babies named Robynn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Robynn, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Robynn
01345200220132024

Decades

Robynn by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Robynn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5684 9 3
2010s #4760 16 4
2000s #4837 10 3

Geography

Where Robynn is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Robynn. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Robynn ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #765 in 2019.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Robynn in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#765 in 2019

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

Notable bearers

Famous people named Robynn

  • Robynn Yip

    singer

    Hong Kong singer

    1986-

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FAQ

Robynn: questions and answers

How popular is the name Robynn in the UK right now?

In 2024, Robynn was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Robynn most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Robynn in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Robynn?

A feminine form of Robin, a diminutive of Robert meaning "bright fame".

How many people are called Robynn in the UK?

A total of 35 babies have been registered as Robynn across the 10 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Robynn most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Robynn ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #765 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.