Lawson
Meaningson of Lawrence · English
- US rank
- #381
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #357 in 2020
830 babies were named Lawson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 24 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lawson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,058 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lawson, 830 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lawson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLawson has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Lawsons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #357.
- Then vs nowLawson is 6.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,438 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 2,058.
- TrendLawson has slipped 24 places over the last five years and now sits at #381. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedLawson is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #108, followed by Alabama (#141) and Arkansas (#141). It's in the top 1,000 in 31 states.
- MeaningIn English, Lawson means “son of Lawrence”.
About the name Lawson
Lawson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Lawrence”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Lawson for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #357 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #381, with 830 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 147 | 6,814 boys |
| 1890s | 119 | 8,404 boys |
| 1900s | 129 | 7,741 boys |
| 1910s | 82 | 12,155 boys |
| 1920s | 63 | 15,924 boys |
| 1930s | 47 | 21,368 boys |
| 1940s | 36 | 28,090 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 48,100 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 65,274 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,529 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,249 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,724 boys |
| 2000s | 135 | 7,392 boys |
| 2010s | 335 | 2,981 boys |
| 2020s | 476 | 2,101 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 Lawson
What does the name Lawson mean?
Lawson means “son of Lawrence” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lawson?
Lawson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lawson a boy or girl name?
Lawson is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Lawson?
Lawson ranked #381 for US boys in 2025, given to 830 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#357).