Dawson Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAW-suhn / /ˈdɔːsən/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: 'son of David'; Scottish: 'from the town of Dawson'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dawson is derived from the surname, which means 'son of David' in English. It has roots in both English and Scottish cultures, often associated with noble lineage. The name gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. It reflects a trend of using surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Dawson has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dawson
International Variants
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Famous people named Dawson
Dawson Leery is a fictional character from the television series 'Dawson's Creek', known for his passion for filmmaking.
Dawson Trotman was an American evangelist and founder of The Navigators, a Christian organization.
Fictional characters named Dawson
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dawson was first seen in the United States in 1885. Dawson has ranked as high as #249 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Dawson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dawson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 179 | |
| OH | 133 | |
| CA | 124 | |
| PA | 121 | |
| NC | 115 | |
| MI | 111 | |
| NY | 109 | |
| GA | 105 | |
| FL | 103 | |
| TN | 89 | |
| IN | 83 | |
| MO | 83 | |
| UT | 66 | |
| IL | 66 | |
| KY | 63 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 13 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 19 |
| 1914 | 24 |
| 1915 | 30 |
| 1916 | 24 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 28 |
| 1919 | 27 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 35 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1931 | 28 |
| 1932 | 18 |
| 1933 | 20 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1937 | 26 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 30 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 21 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 28 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1948 | 39 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 28 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 27 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 27 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 20 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 30 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 47 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 65 |
| 1991 | 75 |
| 1992 | 85 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1994 | 158 |
| 1995 | 149 |
| 1996 | 195 |
| 1997 | 209 |
| 1998 | 1,895 |
| 1999 | 2,802 |
| 2000 | 2,312 |
| 2001 | 2,030 |
| 2002 | 1,953 |
| 2003 | 1,805 |
| 2004 | 1,763 |
| 2005 | 1,600 |
| 2006 | 1,550 |
| 2007 | 1,409 |
| 2008 | 1,292 |
| 2009 | 1,154 |
| 2010 | 1,168 |
| 2011 | 1,012 |
| 2012 | 1,036 |
| 2013 | 1,036 |
| 2014 | 1,083 |
| 2015 | 1,594 |
| 2016 | 1,794 |
| 2017 | 2,017 |
| 2018 | 2,099 |
| 2019 | 1,960 |
| 2020 | 1,918 |
| 2021 | 1,829 |
| 2022 | 2,045 |
| 2023 | 2,449 |
| 2024 | 2,576 |