How Many People Are Named Lawson?

18,247

people in the United States are named Lawson

1 in 18,359 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1940

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0054%

Of US population

Peak Year

2021

929 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

From an English surname meaning "son of LAURENCE (1)".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
3.0%
Male
97.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 26.4 years old

Young (<30) 14,146
77.5%
Adult (30–60) 838
4.6%
Senior (>60) 3,263
17.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,577
Georgia 1,165
North Carolina 1,067
Tennessee 740
Alabama 739
Florida 675
Louisiana 560
Mississippi 446
South Carolina 444
Arkansas 442

💡 Fun Facts About "Lawson"

  • 801 babies were named Lawson in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2021
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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