Dawson

Boy name

Dawson has been given to 54,199 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1999 and currently ranks #143 for boys (2025).

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

Hover or tap the chart to read any year.

Total babies

54,199

Peak year

1999 (2,834 babies)

Rank in 2025

#143 for boys

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

▲ +55%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dawson.

54,278 babies since 1880

53,742 babies since 1888

54,697 babies since 1880

55,254 babies since 1906

55,489 babies since 1880

56,010 babies since 1883

52,053 babies since 1908

51,710 babies since 1916

Occasional updates when we add new data & tools. No spam, unsubscribe anytime by replying to any email or writing to hello@zalize.com.

By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We store only your email address and the date you signed up.