Robsan
A name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Robsan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Robsan today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Robsan births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Robsan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Robsan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,750
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Robsan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Robsan from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Robsan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Robsan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Robsan
The name Robsan is believed to have originated in the ancient Scandinavian region, with roots dating back to the Viking era. It is derived from the Old Norse words "roð" and "sandr," which together mean "sand beach" or "red sand." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to describe individuals who lived near sandy coastlines or areas with reddish soil.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Robsan can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, which were written in the 13th and 14th centuries. These epic tales often mentioned characters with names reflecting their surroundings or physical characteristics, further supporting the connection between Robsan and its geographic origins.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Robsan appeared occasionally in historical records from Scandinavia and neighboring regions. One notable bearer was Robsan Eriksson, a Swedish merchant and explorer who traveled extensively in the Baltic region during the late 15th century. His journals and accounts provide valuable insights into the trade routes and cultural exchanges of that era.
In the 16th century, a Dutch painter named Robsan van der Velde gained recognition for his vivid landscapes and seascapes. His works, which often depicted the Dutch coastline and maritime scenes, were highly prized by collectors and patrons of the time.
During the 17th century, Robsan Johannesson was a renowned Icelandic scholar and poet. His literary works, which were written in the traditional Icelandic language, helped preserve the country's rich cultural heritage and influenced generations of writers and intellectuals.
In more recent times, a Swedish athlete named Robsan Svensson achieved international acclaim in the 1960s as a skilled long-distance runner. He represented Sweden in multiple Olympic Games and held several world records in various track and field events.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Robsan throughout history. While the name's popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, its enduring presence serves as a testament to its deep roots in Scandinavian culture and the enduring legacy of those who have carried it.
People
Robsan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Robsan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Robsan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Robsan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Robsan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Robsan a common name?
We classify Robsan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Robsan most popular?
The single biggest year for Robsan was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Robsan is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Robsan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Robsan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Robsan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Robsan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Robsan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Robsan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Robsan?
Find out how many Americans are named Robsan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.