Lawson
boy name#381 in 2025Lawson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #357 in 2020, ranks #381 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#381
rank today
#357
peak (2020)
830
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #459 |
| 1890s | #578 |
| 1900s | #592 |
| 1910s | #715 |
| 1920s | #803 |
| 1930s | #902 |
| 1940s | #924 |
| 1950s | #1165 |
| 1960s | #1463 |
| 1970s | #2107 |
| 1980s | #2139 |
| 1990s | #1547 |
| 2000s | #769 |
| 2010s | #478 |
| 2020s | #390 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lawson has been most popular in TX, GA, NC.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Lawson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lawson is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lawson in 2025?
- Lawson ranks #381 among US boy names in 2025, with 830 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lawson most popular?
- Lawson peaked in 2020, reaching #357 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Lawson with classmates?
- Lawson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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