Robinson: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Robinson is of English origin and is derived from the Old German personal name, "Robinson," which means "son of Robin." "Robin" is a diminutive form of the name "Robert," meaning "fame" or "bright fame." The surname Robinson is primarily found in England and Scotland.

The surname Robinson originated in England. It is derived from the given name "Robert" and the suffix "-son," meaning "son of Robert." It was a patronymic surname commonly used in medieval times to differentiate between individuals who shared the same first name. Over time, the surname Robinson became established as a distinct family name.

According to data from the Social Security Administration, the name Robinson is not very popular in the United States. In fact, it does not rank among the top 1,000 names for any given year in the last two decades. This suggests that the name Robinson is not widely used and may be considered relatively uncommon.

Some variations of the surname Robinson include:
1. Robertson
2. Robison
3. Robson
4. Robeson
5. Robbison
6. Robbinson
7. Robbensonn
8. Robynson
9. Robbynson
10. Robensonne

1. Rob
2. Robbie
3. Bob
4. Bobby
5. Robby
6. Robs
7. Robin
8. Robbo
9. R.C.
10. Rockin' Robin

1. Jackie Robinson - American professional baseball player
2. Smokey Robinson - American singer and songwriter
3. Edward G. Robinson - American actor
4. Robinson Canó - Dominican professional baseball player
5. Mary Robinson - Former President of Ireland and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
6. Sugar Ray Robinson - American professional boxer
7. Morgan Robinson - Australian football player
8. Thomas Robinson - American basketball player
9. Anne Robinson - British television presenter and journalist
10. Joseph Robinson Jr. - Father of actor and singer Michael Jackson