Lawton
2 countries#3240 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Lawton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,866 births recorded 1889–2025 · currently #3240 · peaked in 2021 with 53 births
Most common in: Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
17 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
17 births recorded 1999–2018 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Lawton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3024 | — |
| 2007 | #3313 | ↓289 |
| 2008 | #3823 | ↓510 |
| 2009 | #3162 | ↑661 |
| 2010 | #3531 | ↓369 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↑581 |
| 2012 | #3894 | ↓944 |
| 2013 | #3189 | ↑705 |
| 2014 | #3090 | ↑99 |
| 2015 | #3085 | ↑5 |
| 2016 | #3441 | ↓356 |
| 2017 | #2715 | ↑726 |
| 2018 | #2994 | ↓279 |
| 2019 | #3143 | ↓149 |
| 2020 | #2806 | ↑337 |
| 2021 | #2652 | ↑154 |
| 2022 | #3879 | ↓1227 |
| 2023 | #3117 | ↑762 |
| 2024 | #3161 | ↓44 |
| 2025 | #3240 | ↓79 |
Frequently asked questions about Lawton
Is Lawton a popular name?
Yes — Lawton currently ranks #3240 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Lawton more common for boys or girls?
Lawton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Lawton most popular?
Lawton peaked in 2021 in United States, with 53 recorded births that year.
Is Lawton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Lawton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #878 in 1889 to #3240 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Lawton?
At least 2,883 babies have been recorded with the name Lawton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Lawton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Lawton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Lawton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Lawton include Kirby, Kofi, Lowell, Lucah.
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