FIRST NAME
Watson
Watson is the 2,351st most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 2,991 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 100 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #2,351 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
2,991
living · #2,351
BABIES NAMED WATSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025224
As a male name, Watson peaked in 2021, when 466 babies were named Watson (the #597 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #35,122 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
100
living · #35,122
BABIES NAMED WATSON BY BIRTH YEAR · 2018–2025
20255
As a female name, Watson peaked in 2018, when 6 babies were named Watson (the #15577 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)