boy name
Dawson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#143 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Dawson in the US, 1880–2025
Dawson first appears in US records in 1885. It peaked in 1999, when 2,802 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,487.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Dawson popular?
Rising Dawson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 13,322 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,803 | |
| 2000s | 16,868 | |
| 1990s | 5,750 | |
| 1980s | 354 | |
| 1970s | 211 | |
| 1960s | 159 | |
| 1950s | 233 | |
| 1940s | 264 | |
| 1930s | 231 | |
| 1920s | 304 | |
| 1910s | 220 | |
| 1900s | 38 | |
| 1890s | 19 | |
| 1880s | 26 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawson a boy or a girl name?
Dawson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Dawson a popular name right now?
Dawson has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Dawson?
In 2025, Dawson ranked #143 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Dawson most popular?
Dawson was most popular in 1999, when about 2,802 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.