Sean Robinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sean Robinson — God is gracious
296K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sean Robinson is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "God is gracious" (Sean) with "son of Robin" (Robinson). The first name Sean is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John. The surname Robinson patronymic meaning "son of Robin" (a diminutive of Robert). Popularized globally by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. Sean is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 296K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sean reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sean

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John.

Surname: Robinson

Meaning: son of Robin

Hebrew

Patronymic meaning "son of Robin" (a diminutive of Robert). Popularized globally by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sean is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sean by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sean Robinson

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sean Robinson:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sean?
The first name Sean originates from Hebrew. Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning "God is gracious." The most popular Irish form of John.
When was Sean most popular?
The name Sean reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Robinson?
The surname Robinson originates from Hebrew. Patronymic meaning "son of Robin" (a diminutive of Robert). Popularized globally by Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe.
How common is the surname Robinson?
The surname Robinson is shared by approximately 530K people worldwide.
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