boy name
Lawson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#381 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Lawson in the US, 1880–2025
Lawson first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2021, when 896 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 830.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Lawson popular?
Near its peak Lawson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
| 2020s | 4,933 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,275 | |
| 2000s | 2,713 | |
| 1990s | 697 | |
| 1980s | 277 | |
| 1970s | 219 | |
| 1960s | 296 | |
| 1950s | 416 | |
| 1940s | 521 | |
| 1930s | 495 | |
| 1920s | 691 | |
| 1910s | 533 | |
| 1900s | 170 | |
| 1890s | 136 | |
| 1880s | 161 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lawson a boy or a girl name?
Lawson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Lawson a popular name right now?
Lawson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2021.
How popular is the name Lawson?
In 2025, Lawson ranked #381 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Lawson most popular?
Lawson was most popular in 2021, when about 896 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.