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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 15.6 years old
📈 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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