Robyne
Feminine form of a diminutive of Robert, derived from Old German meaning "bright renown".
Name Census estimates that about 555 living Americans carry the first name Robyne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Robyne today is around 56 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robyne births was 1957 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robyne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
555
~ 1 in 617,575 Americans
Peak year
1957
29 babies that year
Average age
56
years old
1999 SSA rank
#11,150
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Robyne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Robyne from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 215 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Robyne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Robyne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Robynes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, California, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Robyne, while Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Robyne
The name Robyne has its origins in the Old French language, derived from the Germanic roots "rob" and "win," which together translate to "bright fame" or "renowned." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages across parts of what are now France, England, and Germany.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robyne can be found in the 12th-century epic poem "Chanson de Roland," where a character named Robyne is mentioned as a brave warrior. Additionally, in the 13th century, a Robyne de Vaux was documented as a noble landowner in Normandy, France.
During the Renaissance period, the name Robyne was associated with artistic and literary figures. Robyne Chaucer, born in 1345, was the daughter of the renowned English poet Geoffrey Chaucer and is believed to have been a talented writer herself, though her works have been lost to time.
In the 16th century, Robyne Mayhew, born in 1523, was a respected English philanthropist known for her charitable endeavors in supporting orphanages and hospitals. Her legacy as a compassionate benefactor has been celebrated throughout history.
The 17th century saw the rise of Robyne Bradstreet, born in 1612, who was one of the earliest published poets in the American colonies. Her collection of poems, titled "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America," gained her fame and recognition as a pioneer of American literature.
Moving into the 18th century, Robyne Diderot, born in 1714, was a French philosopher and writer who played a significant role in the Enlightenment movement. Her works on social and political reform influenced many intellectuals of her time and sparked important discussions on human rights and equality.
In the 19th century, Robyne Nightingale, born in 1820, was a renowned English social reformer and the founder of modern nursing. Her dedication to improving healthcare conditions and her contributions to the field of nursing have left a lasting impact on the medical profession.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance and diversity of individuals who bore the name Robyne, it is important to note that the name's usage has evolved over time and across different cultures, with variations in spelling and pronunciation.
People
Robyne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robyne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Robyne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robyne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 555 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robyne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 617,575 US residents.
Is Robyne a common name?
We classify Robyne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 666 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robyne most popular?
The single biggest year for Robyne was 1957, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robyne is about 56 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Robyne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robyne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.