Total births
1,066
Girls' name · since 1947
Robbyn
Robbyn has 1,066 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1962 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1947–2019
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1,066 girls have been named Robbyn since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Robbyn recorded 1,066 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2019.
- 1,066 total births
- 1947–2019 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,066 girls have been named Robbyn since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1947–2019
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Robbyn was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
45 babies were named Robbyn in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Robbyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Robbyn's full recorded timeline at 1978, 28% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 72% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1996, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1962 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Robbyn at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Robbyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2019
- Peak year (1962)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Robbyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Robbyn's strongest decade.
299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Robbyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s
1950s
251 births
- 1960s
1960s
299 births
- 1970s
1970s
231 births
- 1980s
1980s
127 births
- 1990s 95
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 299 births (28% of all-time use).
How Robbyn compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Robbyn's total volume
Robbyn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Robbyn by state
Where Robbyn concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 34 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Robbyn's total US births 3.2%
Even split
34 of 1,066 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Robbyn? ▼
Robbyn has been given to 1,066 babies in the U.S. since 1947, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 45 babies were born in 1962, its single highest year.
When was Robbyn most popular? ▼
Robbyn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 299 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Robbyn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Robbyn are California (34 births), Michigan (10 births), Ohio (8 births).
How long has the name Robbyn been used? ▼
Robbyn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 73 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Robbyn? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Robin, Roberta, Robyn, Robbie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Robbyn's data
- Robbyn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (299 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Robbyns (34 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Robbyn
Nearby Names Like Robbyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Robbyn
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Robbie Girl
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Robert Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1947–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Robbyn: Baby Name Since 1947 - 1,066 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/robbyn. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Robbyn draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.