Robinson
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Robinson since 1900 — 2,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Robinson
Robinson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,641 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 2,921 American babies have been named Robinson. Its peak came in 2014, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Robinson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Robinson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,641 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3,589 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2,992 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3,676 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,809 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3,401 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2,683 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,786 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2,832 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2,406 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2,404 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2,152 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,160 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,261 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2,584 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2,719 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,459 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,573 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3,073 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2,277 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,603 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3,271 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,911 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2,498 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2,300 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,851 |
| 1995 | 38 | #2,169 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,610 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,663 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,993 |
| 1975 | 32 | #1,621 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,838 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,061 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,962 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,840 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,183 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,110 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3,080 |
| 1935 | 8 | #2,901 |
| 1930 | 17 | #1,879 |
| 1925 | 7 | #3,673 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,578 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,020 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,795 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,144 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Robinson
- Robinson Jeffers Writer · 1887–1962
- Robinson Canó Baseball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Robinson mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Robinson in 2025?
Robinson ranked #3,641 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Robinson?
2,921 babies have been named Robinson in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Robinson most popular?
Robinson peaked in 2014, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Robinson a boy or girl name?
Robinson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Robinson rising or falling?
Robinson is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Robinson?
Well-known people named Robinson include Robinson Jeffers (writer), Robinson Canó (baseball player).