Robertson: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Robertson

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1964

16 babies

All-time total

516

#7,758 all-time among boys

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Robertson popularity over time

516 babies have been named Robertson since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	12	1	–	#3,450
1920s	43	4	+258%	#3,203
1930s	6	1	-86%	#3,465
1940s	17	2	+183%	#3,397
1950s	50	5	+194%	#2,646
1960s	65	7	+30%	#2,097
1970s	68	7	+5%	#3,107
1980s	88	9	+29%	#3,560
1990s	60	6	-32%	#4,361
2000s	45	5	-25%	#6,226
2010s	44	4	-2%	#8,686
2020s (to 2025)	18	3	-32%	#10,567

The story of Robertson

Robertson is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 516 American babies have been named Robertson. Its peak came in 1964, when 16 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Robertson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Robertson?

The median living Robertson is about 40 years old; half are between 25 and 54. An estimated 400 people named Robertson are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Robertson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–
2024	–	–
2023	–	–
2022	5	#13,923
2021	7	#10,567
2020	6	#11,727
2019	7	#10,580
2018	9	#8,686
2017	5	#13,844
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	7	#10,496
2013	5	#13,668
2012	6	#11,962
2011	–	–
2010	5	#13,834
2009	6	#12,164
2008	7	#10,783
2007	7	#10,655
2006	–	–
2005	–	–
2004	5	#12,840
2003	–	–
2002	9	#7,507
2001	–	–
2000	11	#6,226
1995	6	#8,660
1990	13	#4,361
1985	13	#3,560
1980	6	#6,086
1975	5	#6,143
1970	–	–
1965	6	#3,848
1960	7	#3,595
1955	8	#3,157
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	6	#3,397
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	7	#3,757
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Robertson

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Robertson Davies Canadian novelist (1913–1995) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Robertson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Robertson?

The median living Robertson is about 40 years old. Half of all living Robertsons are between 25 and 54 years old.

How many people named Robertson are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Robertson are alive in the United States, based on 516 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Robertson mean?

Robertson is a given name.

How popular is the name Robertson in 2025?

Robertson did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Robertson?

516 babies have been named Robertson in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Robertson most popular?

Robertson peaked in 1964, when 16 newborns received the name.

Is Robertson a boy or girl name?

Robertson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Robertson rising or falling?

Robertson is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Robertson?

Well-known people named Robertson include Robertson Davies (writer).

Names like Robertson

Names that sound and feel close to Robertson: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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