Dawsyn
Meaningson of David · English form of Dawson
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,656 in 2019
20 babies were named Dawsyn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,655 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).
Did you know?
A few things about Dawsyn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dawsyn, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dawsyn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDawsyn 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 2019, when it reached #2,656.
- Then vs nowDawsyn is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendDawsyn has slipped 1,655 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Boy or girlDawsyn is given to both boys and girls: 66% of the 59 babies named Dawsyn in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningDawsyn is an English form of Dawson, which means “son of David”.
About the name Dawsyn
Dawsyn is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of David”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-syn”. US birth records list Dawsyn for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 28 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #2,656 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.2 | 238,095 boys |
| 2000s | 6.4 | 156,495 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,871 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 61,665 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 Dawsyn
What does the name Dawsyn mean?
Dawsyn means “son of David” in English, as a form of Dawson.
What is the origin of the name Dawsyn?
Dawsyn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Dawsyn a boy or girl name?
Dawsyn is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Dawsyn?
Dawsyn ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#2,656).