Robertson
boy nameRobertson entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2040 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2040
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3673 |
| 1920s | #3814 |
| 1930s | #3175 |
| 1940s | #3345 |
| 1950s | #3252 |
| 1960s | #3225 |
| 1970s | #4239 |
| 1980s | #4598 |
| 1990s | #6914 |
| 2000s | #9164 |
| 2010s | #10705 |
| 2020s | #10883 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Robertson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Robertson alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Robertson in 2025?
- Robertson is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Robertson most popular?
- Robertson peaked in 1964, reaching #2040 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Robertson with classmates?
- Robertson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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