Robinson

Robinson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 boys in the United States.

Robinson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Robinson

Robinson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Robinson first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1144 in 1900, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 2,889 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Robinson in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#1144 in 1900
Peak year
2014
Babies named Robinson in 2024
32
Total since 1880
2,889

Robinson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#2418 in 2005
Babies named Robinson in 2019
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Robinson mean?

The meaning of Robinson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Robinson a boy or girl name?

Robinson is a boy name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Robinson?

Robinson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Robinson?

Robinson first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #1144 in 1900, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].