Total births
1,312
Girls' name · since 1948
Robynn
Robynn has 1,312 recorded births since 1948 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12321
- among girls today
- 1,312
- born since 1948
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Robynn currently ranks #12321 among girls' names in America, with 1,312 babies recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Robynn recorded 1,312 times among girls since 1948, holding rank #12321 nationally today, ahead of 30% of girls, 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 1948 to 2025.
- #12321 among girls today
- 1,312 born since 1948
- 1960s peak decade
- 30% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Robynn is currently the #12321 girls' name in America, more common than 30% of girls - 1,312 born since 1948, peaking in the 1960s.
- #12321
- among girls today
- 1,312
- born since 1948
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other girls
Robynn vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#12321
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 30% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Robynn was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
45 babies were named Robynn in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
How Robynn compares
1,312 Top 27% higher than 73% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Robynn's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Robynn | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,312 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 48 | 19,840 |
Robynn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Robynn's full recorded timeline at 1985, 36% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 64% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1949, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1961 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Robynn at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1961
Current rank
#12,321
Active since
1948
Robynn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2025
- Peak year (1961)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Robynn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Robynn's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Robynn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s
1960s
285 births
- 1970s
1970s
279 births
- 1980s
1980s
204 births
- 1990s
1990s
142 births
- 2000s 59
2000s
59 births
- 2010s
2010s
117 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 285 births (22% of all-time use).
How Robynn 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 Robynn's total volume
Robynn vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Robynn by state
Where Robynn concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 4.7% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Robynn's total US births 4.7%
Even split
62 of 1,312 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Robynn? ▼
1,312 babies have been named Robynn since 1948. It currently ranks #12321 among girls. The peak year was 1961 with 45 births.
When was Robynn most popular? ▼
Robynn was most popular in the 1960s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Robynn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Robynn are California (62 births), New York (6 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Robynn been used? ▼
Robynn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 78 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Robynn? ▼
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 Robynn's data
- Robynn's decade-level peak was the 1960s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Robynns (62 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 Robynn
Nearby Names Like Robynn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Robynn
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Roberta Girl
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Robyn Girl
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Robbie Girl
#3398 22,553 births
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, 1948–2025 (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. "Robynn: #12321 Girls' Name - 1,312 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/robynn. 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 Robynn 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.