Robson

Robson is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 5 boys in 2025.

Robson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɹɒb.sən/

About the name Robson

Robson belongs to the Portuguese 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, Robson first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #7703 in 1989, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 124 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Robson in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#7703 in 1989
Peak year
2006
Total since 1880
124

Robson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#296 in 1996
Babies named Robson in 2025
5
Total since 1996
579

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Robson mean?

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

Is Robson a boy or girl name?

Robson is a boy name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Robson?

Robson comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Robson?

Robson first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #7703 in 1989, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Robson?

Robson is pronounced /ˈɹɒb.sən/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.