Lawson

Lawson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 774 boys in the United States.

Lawson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lawson

Lawson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lawson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #357 in 2020, and in 2024 774 babies received the name — 17,698 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lawson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#357 in 2020
Peak year
2021
Babies named Lawson in 2024
774
Total since 1880
17,698

Lawson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#409 in 2014
Babies named Lawson in 2025
29
Total since 1996
1,302

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lawson mean?

The meaning of Lawson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lawson a boy or girl name?

Lawson is a boy name. In 2024, 774 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lawson?

Lawson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lawson?

Lawson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #357 in 2020, and 774 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].