The nameRobinson
Robinson is a boy's name taken from a famous adventure novel, given in France mostly in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is an English surname, "son of Robin". Robin is a nickname for Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright".
Origin
English. The name recalls Robinson Crusoe, hero of Daniel Defoe's novel (1719).
History
First found in France in 1976, Robinson peaked there in the mid 2000s and is still given today, more quietly.
Popularity of the name Robinson
Robinson in France
Robinson was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 575 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Robinson. Its rise began around 1985, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Robinson in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 19 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Robinson in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Robinson mean?
It is an English surname, "son of Robin". Robin is a nickname for Robert, from the Germanic hrod, "fame", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Robinson?
English. The name recalls Robinson Crusoe, hero of Daniel Defoe's novel (1719).
Is Robinson a girl's or a boy's name?
Robinson is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Robinson?
Variants and related names of Robinson include Robert.