Dawson

Recorded 1885–2025 · United States

Dawson was most popular in 1999, when 2,834 American babies were given the name — ranking #256 that year. In 2025 it ranked #255, with 2,568 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 54,199 people named Dawson.

Dawson over time

Births per year. The dot marks Dawson’s peak in 1999. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Dawson

Chandler
Diamond
Cassidy
Camryn
Brendan
Lauryn

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org