Robinson Name Meaning & Origin
/ROH-bin-suhn/Robinson is likely a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
The surname Robinson is of English origin, meaning 'son of Robin'. It became a common surname in English-speaking countries and is also used as a given name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 50% -
American (Caucasian) 30% -
Canadian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Robinson
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 31 boys in the US were named Robinson.
Growth of the name Robinson in the US (SSA Data):
Robinson Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.