Lawton
From Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?], from hlāw (“hill, ound”) + tūn (“homestead”) (-ton).
Every Lawton since 1889 — 2,866 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lawton
Lawton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,280 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 2,866 American babies have been named Lawton. Its peak came in 2021, when 53 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 Lawton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lawton 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 | — | — | 36 | #3,280 |
| 2024 | — | — | 38 | #3,195 |
| 2023 | — | — | 39 | #3,155 |
| 2022 | — | — | 28 | #3,948 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,645 | 48 | #2,680 |
| 2020 | — | — | 43 | #2,825 |
| 2019 | — | — | 37 | #3,171 |
| 2018 | — | — | 39 | #3,031 |
| 2017 | — | — | 45 | #2,741 |
| 2016 | — | — | 32 | #3,490 |
| 2015 | — | — | 37 | #3,126 |
| 2014 | — | — | 36 | #3,136 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,241 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,962 |
| 2011 | — | — | 39 | #2,974 |
| 2010 | — | — | 30 | #3,595 |
| 2009 | — | — | 36 | #3,199 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,885 |
| 2007 | — | — | 33 | #3,354 |
| 2006 | — | — | 36 | #3,061 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,136 |
| 2004 | — | — | 22 | #4,083 |
| 2003 | — | — | 42 | #2,493 |
| 2002 | — | — | 31 | #2,990 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,580 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,044 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,782 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,707 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,711 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,358 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,592 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,812 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,131 |
| 1960 | — | — | 16 | #2,088 |
| 1955 | — | — | 28 | #1,472 |
| 1950 | — | — | 21 | #1,637 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,667 |
| 1940 | — | — | 24 | #1,384 |
| 1935 | — | — | 28 | #1,284 |
| 1930 | — | — | 28 | #1,380 |
| 1925 | — | — | 26 | #1,479 |
| 1920 | — | — | 41 | #1,113 |
| 1915 | — | — | 25 | #1,359 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,739 |
| 1905 | — | — | 7 | #1,041 |
| 1900 | — | — | 7 | #1,116 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Lawton
- Lawton Chiles Politician · 1930–1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lawton mean?
From Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?], from hlāw (“hill, ound”) + tūn (“homestead”) (-ton).
How popular is the name Lawton in 2025?
Lawton ranked #3,280 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lawton?
2,866 babies have been named Lawton in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lawton most popular?
Lawton peaked in 2021, when 53 newborns received the name.
Is Lawton a boy or girl name?
Lawton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lawton rising or falling?
Lawton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Lawton?
Well-known people named Lawton include Lawton Chiles (politician).