Lawson
Every Lawson since 1880 — 19,138 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lawson
Lawson is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #381 in 2025 with 830 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 19,138 American babies have been named Lawson. Its peak came in 2021, when 929 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lawson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lawson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #3,053 | 830 | #381 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,839 | 775 | #415 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,242 | 775 | #413 |
| 2022 | 35 | #4,164 | 786 | #410 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,289 | 896 | #364 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,583 | 871 | #357 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,846 | 870 | #368 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,288 | 853 | #380 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,189 | 713 | #434 |
| 2016 | 27 | #5,073 | 716 | #434 |
| 2015 | 29 | #4,802 | 699 | #437 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,388 | 576 | #488 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,356 | 523 | #511 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,317 | 492 | #533 |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,114 | 432 | #582 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,083 | 401 | #617 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,277 | 390 | #643 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,832 | 330 | #707 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,529 | 371 | #653 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,079 | 336 | #676 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,637 | 297 | #696 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,958 | 263 | #726 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,824 | 215 | #814 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,644 | 197 | #845 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,618 | 156 | #984 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,365 | 158 | #963 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,652 | 62 | #1,542 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #1,999 |
| 1985 | — | — | 20 | #2,561 |
| 1980 | — | — | 23 | #2,250 |
| 1975 | — | — | 17 | #2,504 |
| 1970 | — | — | 26 | #1,731 |
| 1965 | — | — | 20 | #1,797 |
| 1960 | — | — | 38 | #1,282 |
| 1955 | — | — | 47 | #1,095 |
| 1950 | — | — | 49 | #996 |
| 1945 | — | — | 38 | #1,049 |
| 1940 | — | — | 42 | #1,001 |
| 1935 | — | — | 52 | #878 |
| 1930 | — | — | 52 | #936 |
| 1925 | — | — | 62 | #850 |
| 1920 | — | — | 86 | #698 |
| 1915 | — | — | 64 | #754 |
| 1910 | — | — | 15 | #805 |
| 1905 | — | — | 16 | #605 |
| 1900 | — | — | 17 | #611 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #771 |
| 1890 | — | — | 17 | #450 |
| 1885 | — | — | 12 | #565 |
| 1880 | — | — | 20 | #388 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lawson in 2025?
Lawson ranked #381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 830 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lawson?
19,138 babies have been named Lawson in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lawson most popular?
Lawson peaked in 2021, when 929 newborns received the name.
Is Lawson a boy or girl name?
Lawson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lawson rising or falling?
Lawson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.