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Robinson Pronunciation

Robinson is pronounced RAH-bin-sun /ˈrɑ.bɪn.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame'Medium

In 30 seconds: Bright fame, the son's edition: Robinson means 'son of Robin' — Robin from Robert, 'bright fame'. A literary, baseball-legendary surname-name (Robinson Crusoe, Jackie Robinson). Distinguished and strong.

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Origin HighEnglish, Germanic

MeaningFrom the surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame'

U.S. rank (2024)#3572 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,889

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Robinson comes from the English patronymic surname 'son of Robin' — Robin a medieval pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert, 'bright fame'. Made famous by Defoe's Robinson Crusoe and trailblazer Jackie Robinson, it reads distinguished and strong as a first name.

It registers thinly as a first name, common in Latino families. Bright-fame at the root, literary, and historic.

Did you know? From Robinson Crusoe to Jackie Robinson — who broke baseball's color barrier — this surname-name carries stories of survival, courage, and history-making.

Overall data confidence 82%

Surname dictionaries — Robinson — patronymic etymology

Variations

RobynsonRobinsen

Nicknames

RobinRob

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Robinson?

Robinson is pronounced RAH-bin-sun (/ˈrɑ.bɪn.sən/). Press play above to hear Robinson said aloud.

How do you say Robinson?

Robinson is said RAH-bin-sun (/ˈrɑ.bɪn.sən/). Press play above to hear Robinson said aloud.

What does the name Robinson mean?

Robinson means 'son of Robin', Robin being a form of Robert, 'bright fame'.

Is Robinson a boy or girl name?

Robinson is a boy's name.

How popular is Robinson?

Robinson is a rare first name in the U.S.