How Many People Are Named Robson?

Complete statistics for the name Robson: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Robson
Rare
Old English

Robson means 'son of Robert' and is a rare name indeed, with only 122 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,700,855 Americans. The majority of those named Robson are under 30, indicating its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~7,817
Living in US
1 in 42,401
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Robert
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

299,189
Worldwide Bearers
#3,499
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
261,624
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
11,057
🇿🇲 Zambia
5,958
🇲🇬 Madagascar
4,535
🇹🇿 Tanzania
3,556
🇦🇴 Angola
2,159
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,930
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,819
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,027
🇿🇦 South Africa
759

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
122 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
118
Would be under 30 (95%)
6
Would be 30–60 (5%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 124 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Robson Through the Generations

Robson, a name that's been around since the Middle Ages but gained popularity much later, saw its peak in 2006 with 9 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 122 individuals carrying it in the United States. The average age of someone named Robson is 19, with most being under 30, showing how it's become a trendy choice among younger generations. This trend suggests Robson is a name that's here to stay, albeit slowly declining in usage.

✨ Similar Names to Robson

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Robson's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Robson

How Many People Have the Name Robson?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,817 people in the United States currently share the name Robson. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,401 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Robson a Common or Rare Name?

Robson is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Robson Mean?

Robson means "son of Robert" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Robson in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Robson Most Popular?

The name Robson reached peak popularity in 2006, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Robson?

Approximately 7,817 people named Robson live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,817. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,401 Americans.

Is Robson a rare name?

Robson is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,401 Americans has this name.

What does the name Robson mean?

Robson means "son of Robert" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Robson more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Robson are male and 0% are female.

When was Robson most popular?

Robson peaked in 2006 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,817
All-Time Births7,817
1 in X1 in 42,401
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2006
World Rank#3,499
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.