boy's name
Robson
ROB-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 745
Robson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2020 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1996, when 84 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 105,396 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Robson Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 209 |
| 2000s | 204 |
| 2010s | 134 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 32 |
How Popular Is Robson?
In 2025, Robson was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Robson Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Robson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Robson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Robson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Robson
- English ROB-sun
Sibling Names for Robson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Robson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Robson
How popular is the name Robson?
In 2025, Robson was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Robson a girl's or a boy's name?
Robson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Robson?
Robson has 2 syllables.
When was Robson most popular?
Robson peaked in 1996, when 84 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Robson a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Robson currently ranks #4,213 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.