Dawsen
Meaningson of David · English form of Dawson
- US rank
- #5,399
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,347 in 1999
17 babies were named Dawsen in the US in 2025. It has dropped 164 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dawsen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 100,000 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dawsen, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dawsen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDawsen first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #2,347.
- TrendDawsen has slipped 164 places over the last five years and now sits at #5,399. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDawsen is an English form of Dawson, which means “son of David”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Dawsen
Dawsen is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of David”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-sen”. US birth records list Dawsen for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #2,347 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #5,399, with 17 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | 64,935 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 109,529 boys |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 101,833 boys |
| 2020s | 9.4 | 106,572 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Dawsen
What does the name Dawsen mean?
Dawsen means “son of David” in English, as a form of Dawson.
What is the origin of the name Dawsen?
Dawsen has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dawsen a boy or girl name?
Dawsen is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dawsen?
Dawsen ranked #5,399 for US boys in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#2,347).