Robynne
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Robynne: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1990.
Robynne is a feminine variant of Robin, itself a diminutive of Robert, which has Germanic roots meaning "bright fame." The spelling with a "y" and an "e" adds a distinctly modern, decorative flourish to the traditional name. While no globally famous Robynnes immediately spring to mind, the name shares its fame with singer Robyn, the Swedish pop icon, and Robin Williams, the beloved actor. Place connections are more indirect: the robin bird, for which the name is a direct inspiration, is a national symbol of the United Kingdom. The name saw its peak popularity in Scotland in the 1970s, often chosen to honour a Robert or Robin in the family while giving a daughter her own distinct identity.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19903 babies
- Latest (1990)
- #6153 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y