Lawton

Lawton 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 38 boys in the United States.

Lawton at a glance

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

About the name Lawton

Lawton 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, Lawton first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #642 in 1899, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 2,825 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lawton in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#642 in 1899
Peak year
2021
Babies named Lawton in 2024
38
Total since 1880
2,825

Lawton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#2857 in 2003
Babies named Lawton in 2018
4
Total since 1996
17

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lawton mean?

The meaning of Lawton 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 Lawton a boy or girl name?

Lawton is a boy name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lawton?

Lawton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lawton?

Lawton first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #642 in 1899, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].