Dawson
Dawson is a boy name that ranked #139 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1885. Its best recorded rank was #136 in 1999.
Latest rank
#139
Peak rank
#136
Reached in 1999
Total recorded usage
42,291
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1885
What To Know About Dawson
With English origins, Dawson offers a straightforward sound that works well in everyday use. Its position in recent US rankings suggests broad familiarity among parents looking at boy names.
Dawson is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Dawson appearing in official records as far back as 1885, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #136 in 1999, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: DAWSON
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.