Robinson
Boy name · #3590 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Robinson? In official American birth records, Robinson has been tracked continuously since 1900, giving it 125 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 31 baby boys were named Robinson, placing it at #3590 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2386, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 58,065 boys born in 2025 was named Robinson.
Babies named Robinson per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 125-year story
Robinson first appears in the Social Security records in 1900, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 64 boys were named Robinson — good for #2138 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Robinson against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Robinson in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Robinson is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Robinson will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Robinson is most common
State-level data for Robinson is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Robinson
Statistically, parents drawn to Robinson tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Sampson, Davidson, Kelson, Thompson, and Johnson.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Robinson | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3583 |
| 2024 | 32 | #3524 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 31 | #3617 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2775 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3344 |
| 2019 | 48 | #2656 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2748 |
| 2017 | 43 | #2798 |
| 2016 | 54 | #2387 |
| 2015 | 54 | #2386 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2138 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2139 |
| 2012 | 58 | #2238 |
| 2011 | 48 | #2547 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2682 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3399 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2542 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2006 | 56 | #2248 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2567 |
| 2004 | 30 | #3217 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2847 |
| 2002 | 40 | #2470 |
| 2001 | 44 | #2277 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Robinson?
In official American birth records, the name Robinson first appeared in 1900 (over 125 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Robinson a popular boy name?
Robinson ranked #3590 among boys in 2025 with 31 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2386.
When was the name Robinson most popular?
Robinson peaked in 2014, when 64 American boys received the name (ranked #2138 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Robinson?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 58,065 newborn American boys was named Robinson. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.