All about the name ROBERTSON

Meaning, origin, history.

Robertson is an Scottish surname and given name of Germanic origin, derived from the son of Robert. The name Robertson has been popular throughout history, with notable bearers including American journalist Hunter S. Thompson and Canadian actor Eric McCormack. It has also been used as a forename in recent years, reflecting its timeless appeal.

See also

Scottish

Popularity of the name ROBERTSON since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Here are the total number of Robertson babies born annually from 1916 to 2022:

- The highest birth years were 1964 with 16 and 2018 with 9. - There was a significant spike in births around the late 1980s to mid-1990s, reaching high points of 13 births in both 1990 and 1993. - The recent years show a decline in Robertson births, with only 5 or fewer babies born annually since 2017. - Over the century-plus period, there were a total of 516 Robertson babies born.