Robinson Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ROB-in-sun //ˈrɒbɪnsən//

Origin: English; French

Meaning: English: 'son of Robert'; French: 'famous brightness'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Robinson is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name Robin, which itself is a diminutive form of Robert. The name Robert comes from the Old High German name Hrodebert, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' The name Robert was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conquest in 1066, and it became popular in various forms across Europe.

The transition from Robert to Robin occurred in the Middle Ages, with Robin becoming a common name in its own right, particularly in the context of folklore and literature, such as the legendary figure Robin Hood from the 13th century onward. Robinson emerged as a patronymic surname in the late medieval period, indicating 'son of Robin.' The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical documents.

Notably, the name Robinson is associated with several prominent figures throughout history, including Robinson Crusoe, the protagonist of Daniel Defoe's 1719 novel, which has had a lasting impact on English literature and culture. The character's name has become synonymous with themes of survival and adventure, further embedding the name in cultural consciousness.

Culturally, the name Robinson carries connotations of resilience and independence, often reflecting the qualities associated with its literary namesake. The name has also been borne by various notable individuals across different fields, including politics, science, and the arts, contributing to its enduring legacy.

The use of diminutives such as Rob or Robbie has also persisted, maintaining a connection to the original form of the name while allowing for a more informal expression. Overall, Robinson encapsulates a rich history that intertwines linguistic evolution, literary significance, and cultural resonance.

Famous people named Robinson

In this section, you will find notable people named Robinson. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Robinson who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Robinson Crusoe is a fictional character best known for the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe.

Robinson Jeffers is a poet best known for his works such as Tamar and The Tower Beyond Tragedy.

Robinson Cano is a professional baseball player best known for his time with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners.

Robinson L. O. is a musician best known for his contributions to the genre of jazz and his work with various artists.

Fictional characters named Robinson

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Robinson Crusoe is a fictional character from the novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. He is a shipwrecked sailor who spends 28 years on a deserted island, facing challenges and learning to survive.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Robinson, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

RobertRonanRileyRubenRafaelRocco

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Robinson. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

RoderickRolandRufusRonanRoccoReubenRyderRiley

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Robinson was first seen in the United States in 1900.

Robinson has ranked as high as #4755 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in New York, California, Florida, New Jersey, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Robinson has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Robinson is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Robinson was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Robinson.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 31 31
2024 32 32
2023 42 42
2022 31 31
2021 45 45
2020 33 33
2019 48 48
2018 44 44
2017 43 43
2016 54 54
2015 54 54
2014 64 64
2013 62 62
2012 58 58
2011 48 48
2010 45 45
2009 32 32
2008 49 49
2007 38 38
2006 56 56
2005 43 43
2004 30 30
2003 34 34
2002 40 40
2001 44 44
2000 32 32
1999 54 54
1998 40 40
1997 42 42
1996 40 40
1995 38 38
1994 35 35
1993 47 47
1992 53 53
1991 48 48
1990 52 52
1989 54 54
1988 44 44
1987 37 37
1986 45 45
1985 38 38
1984 33 33
1983 39 39
1982 33 33
1981 36 36
1980 28 28
1979 21 21
1978 34 34
1977 19 19
1976 21 21
1975 32 32
1974 16 16
1973 22 22
1972 23 23
1971 22 22
1970 24 24
1969 24 24
1968 17 17
1967 19 19
1966 15 15
1965 16 16
1964 21 21
1963 17 17
1962 26 26
1961 20 20
1960 18 18
1959 13 13
1958 12 12
1957 7 7
1956 15 15
1955 19 19
1954 16 16
1953 14 14
1952 11 11
1951 13 13
1950 13 13
1949 15 15
1948 7 7
1947 10 10
1946 9 9
1945 12 12
1944 10 10
1942 10 10
1941 9 9
1940 7 7
1939 8 8
1938 7 7
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1935 8 8
1934 11 11
1933 7 7
1932 16 16
1931 13 13
1930 17 17
1929 8 8
1928 16 16
1927 10 10
1926 13 13
1925 7 7
1924 12 12
1923 7 7
1922 12 12
1921 11 11
1920 12 12
1919 10 10
1918 15 15
1917 12 12
1916 11 11
1915 8 8
1914 15 15
1913 7 7
1912 7 7
1910 5 5
1900 7 7

Top States for Robinson (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MD 5
50%
NY 5
50%