Dawson
5 countries#143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dawson was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
54,199 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #143 · peaked in 1999 with 2,834 births
Most common in: Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,399 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #184 · peaked in 2015 with 105 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,151 births recorded 1996–2022 · currently #1830 · peaked in 1999 with 134 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Val-d'Oise, Essonne, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,073 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #556 · peaked in 2015 with 86 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
179 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 2023 with 19 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
147 births recorded 2001–2025 · currently #243 · peaked in 2025 with 17 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dawson’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #233 | — |
| 2007 | #250 | ↓17 |
| 2008 | #269 | ↓19 |
| 2009 | #284 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #289 | ↓5 |
| 2011 | #315 | ↓26 |
| 2012 | #316 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #320 | ↓4 |
| 2014 | #320 | — |
| 2015 | #238 | ↑82 |
| 2016 | #216 | ↑22 |
| 2017 | #196 | ↑20 |
| 2018 | #194 | ↑2 |
| 2019 | #202 | ↓8 |
| 2020 | #197 | ↑5 |
| 2021 | #207 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #184 | ↑23 |
| 2023 | #149 | ↑35 |
| 2024 | #139 | ↑10 |
| 2025 | #143 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Dawson
Is Dawson a popular name?
Yes — Dawson currently ranks #143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dawson more common for boys or girls?
Dawson is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dawson most popular?
Dawson peaked in 1999 in United States, with 2,834 recorded births that year.
Is Dawson rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dawson’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #936 in 1885 to #143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dawson?
At least 56,749 babies have been recorded with the name Dawson across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dawson popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dawson appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dawson?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dawson include Beckett, Zion, Luis, Charlie.
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