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Watson

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Watson was most popular in 2021, when 466 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,230 that year. In 2025 it ranked #2,027, with 229 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,721 people named Watson.

Most popular in2021
Rank that year#1,230
Births that year466
Total since 18806,721

Watson over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Watson’s peak in 2021. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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