Lawton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLAW-tuhn / /ˈlɔːtən/English; Old English
Meaning
from the hill farm
Historical & Cultural Background
Lawton is derived from Old English elements meaning 'hill' and 'farm' or 'settlement'. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a connection to the landscape and agricultural roots of early English communities.
Trend Summary
Lawton has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Laughton
International Variants
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Famous people named Lawton
Lawton Chiles was an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida.
Lawton T. Smith was an American artist known for his contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Lawton
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Lawton was first seen in the United States in 1889. Lawton has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Lawton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Lawton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 11 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 10 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 25 |
| 1916 | 36 |
| 1917 | 31 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 41 |
| 1921 | 35 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 26 |
| 1926 | 33 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 38 |
| 1929 | 28 |
| 1930 | 28 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 24 |
| 1933 | 25 |
| 1934 | 17 |
| 1935 | 28 |
| 1936 | 19 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 27 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 24 |
| 1941 | 24 |
| 1942 | 22 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 17 |
| 1949 | 21 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 31 |
| 1955 | 28 |
| 1956 | 28 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 16 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1965 | 15 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 17 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 33 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 38 |