FIRST NAME
Lawson
Lawson is the 989th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 10,712 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 459 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #989 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
10,712
living · #989
BABIES NAMED LAWSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025830
As a male name, Lawson peaked in 2021, when 896 babies were named Lawson (the #364 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #13,583 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
459
living · #13,583
BABIES NAMED LAWSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1992–2025
202554
As a female name, Lawson peaked in 2025, when 54 babies were named Lawson (the #3053 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)