Robyn
Peaked at #169 nationally in 1974, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1921, Robyn has been recorded 98% of the time for girls and 2% of the time for boys.
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Robyn — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#169
in 1974
Current rank
#1296
in 2024
Years tracked
99
1921–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1921, Robyn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1974, ranking #169 nationally with 1,596 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1066 (2014) to #1296 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Robyn ranks #1296 nationally for girls, with 178 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,296 | 178 |
| 2023 | #1,289 | 178 |
| 2022 | #1,236 | 195 |
| 2021 | #1,167 | 210 |
| 2020 | #1,205 | 191 |
| 2019 | #1,080 | 233 |
| 2018 | #1,020 | 255 |
| 2017 | #1,081 | 235 |
Robyn — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#1225
in 1962
Current rank
#10659
in 2024
Years tracked
69
1940–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1940, Robyn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #1225 nationally with 41 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10496 (2014) to #10659 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Robyn ranks #10659 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,659 | 7 |
| 2023 | #9,558 | 8 |
| 2022 | #9,654 | 8 |
| 2021 | #9,514 | 8 |
| 2020 | #8,582 | 9 |
| 2018 | #7,508 | 11 |
| 2017 | #9,507 | 8 |
| 2015 | #13,634 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Robyn most popular?
Robyn was most popular in 1974, when it ranked #169 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Robyn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Robyn?
At least 64,443 babies have been recorded with the name Robyn in the US since 1921, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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