NAME PROFILE
Robinson
Robinson is of English origin, derived from the name Robin, which itself is a diminutive of Robert, meaning 'bright fame.' The name carries connotations of bravery, adventure, and resilience, often associated with heroic figures.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,921 |
| Gender | Male (31% / 69%) |
| Peak year | 1992 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 45%CA — 26%FL — 16%NJ — 8%TX — 4%
Notable People
Robinson Crusoe (Fictional character from Daniel Defoe's novel) · Jackie Robinson (Baseball player, first African American in Major League Baseball) · Robin Williams (Actor and comedian) · Robinson Jeffers (Poet known for his nature writing) · Robinson Cano (Professional baseball player)
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