Lawton
Meaningfrom the hill settlement · Old English
- US rank
- #3,240
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #613 in 1899
36 babies were named Lawton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 434 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lawton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 47,393 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lawton, 36 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lawton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLawton first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #613. Today it's #3,240, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLawton has slipped 434 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,240. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old English, Lawton means “from the hill settlement”.
About the name Lawton
Lawton is a boy name of English origin meaning “from the hill settlement”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Lawton for boys from 1889 to 2025, in 129 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #613 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,240, with 36 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 54 | 18,416 boys |
| 1890s | 27 | 36,738 boys |
| 1900s | 53 | 18,986 boys |
| 1910s | 33 | 30,713 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,659 boys |
| 1930s | 24 | 42,123 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 69,686 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 87,260 boys |
| 1960s | 8.6 | 115,875 boys |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 129,534 boys |
| 1980s | 6.9 | 144,300 boys |
| 1990s | 10 | 95,329 boys |
| 2000s | 16 | 63,776 boys |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,882 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 44,676 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 Lawton
What does the name Lawton mean?
Lawton means “from the hill settlement” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Lawton?
Lawton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lawton a boy or girl name?
Lawton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lawton?
Lawton ranked #3,240 for US boys in 2025, given to 36 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#613).