How Many People Are Named Robyn?

Complete statistics for the name Robyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Robyn
Very Rare
Old English

Robyn means 'famous ruler' in Old English and it's rare, making up just 1 in 5,565 Americans. There are around 59,299 people named Robyn living in the US today, which is pretty cool. The name peaked in popularity back in 1964 with 1,907 births that year.

~250
Living in US
1 in 1,325,797
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Famous ruler
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Confident Independent
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition, suggesting those named Robyn might have a strong connection to their inner world.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,299
Worldwide Bearers
#5,726
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
339
🇮🇩 Indonesia
171
🇵🇭 Philippines
154
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
138
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
97
🇲🇾 Malaysia
88
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇸🇪 Sweden
77
🇩🇪 Germany
75
🇮🇪 Ireland
70

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,038 (2%)
♀ Female
58,261 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
7,001
Would be under 30 (11%)
37,467
Would be 30–60 (58%)
19,975
Would be over 60 (31%)

All 64,443 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Robyn Through the Generations

Robyn has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak in 1964 when 1,907 babies were given this name. Today, there are 59,299 people named Robyn in the US, showing a mix of ages with 11% under 30, 58% aged 30-60, and 31% over 60. This distribution suggests a balance between older generations who grew up with the name and younger ones embracing its classic yet modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7,043
New York 4,324
Texas 3,783
Ohio 3,181
Illinois 2,779
Pennsylvania 2,715
New Jersey 2,615
Michigan 2,230
Florida 2,154
Missouri 1,845

✨ Similar Names to Robyn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Robyn's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Robyn

How Many People Have the Name Robyn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 250 people in the United States currently share the name Robyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,325,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Robyn a Common or Rare Name?

Robyn is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Robyn Mean?

Robyn means "famous ruler" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Robyn in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Robyn Most Popular?

The name Robyn reached peak popularity in 1964, with 1,907 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Robyn?

Approximately 250 people named Robyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 250. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,325,797 Americans.

Is Robyn a rare name?

Robyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,325,797 Americans has this name.

What does the name Robyn mean?

Robyn means "famous ruler" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Robyn more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Robyn are male and 98% are female.

When was Robyn most popular?

Robyn peaked in 1964 with 1,907 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US250
All-Time Births250
1 in X1 in 1,325,797
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1964
World Rank#5,726
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.