How Many People Are Named Dawson?

51,610

people in the United States are named Dawson

1 in 6,490 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1070

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0154%

Of US population

Peak Year

1999

2,834 births

Trend

Rising

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAW-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname meaning "son of DAVID". This name was popularized in the late 1990s by the television drama 'Dawson's Creek'.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.6%
Male
97.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 15.6 years old

Young (<30) 49,208
95.3%
Adult (30–60) 994
1.9%
Senior (>60) 1,408
2.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1885 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 3,397
Georgia 2,359
North Carolina 2,058
Florida 1,982
Ohio 1,948
Tennessee 1,902
California 1,793
Pennsylvania 1,704
Michigan 1,702
Indiana 1,701

💡 Fun Facts About "Dawson"

  • 2,666 babies were named Dawson in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1999
  • Currently rising in popularity
  • First recorded in 1885
  • Most popular in Texas

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