Wattson
Meaningson of Walter · English form of Watson
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,296 in 2020
6 babies were named Wattson in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,399 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2019–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wattson you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wattson, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wattson would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWattson first shows up in US birth records in 2019, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #6,296.
- New on the sceneWattson wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2019.
- TrendWattson has slipped 4,399 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningWattson is an English form of Watson, which means “son of Walter”.
About the name Wattson
Wattson is a boy name of English origin meaning “son of Walter”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-son”. US birth records list Wattson for boys from 2019 to 2025, in 7 of those 7 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #6,296 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 2020s | 5.0 | 200,669 boys |
Other spellings of Wattson
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 Wattson
What does the name Wattson mean?
Wattson means “son of Walter” in English, as a form of Watson.
What is the origin of the name Wattson?
Wattson has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wattson a boy or girl name?
Wattson is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wattson?
Wattson ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#6,296).