Dawson
boy name#143 in 2025Dawson entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #136 in 1999, ranks #143 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1885–2025
#143
rank today
#136
peak (1999)
2,487
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #836 |
| 1890s | #900 |
| 1900s | #1121 |
| 1910s | #1210 |
| 1920s | #1339 |
| 1930s | #1485 |
| 1940s | #1408 |
| 1950s | #1640 |
| 1960s | #2087 |
| 1970s | #2166 |
| 1980s | #1848 |
| 1990s | #847 |
| 2000s | #221 |
| 2010s | #261 |
| 2020s | #170 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dawson has been most popular in TX, OH, FL.
Living bearers
About 51,000 people named Dawson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawson alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawson in 2025?
- Dawson ranks #143 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,487 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dawson most popular?
- Dawson peaked in 1999, reaching #136 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dawson with classmates?
- Dawson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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