Watson

Watson 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 278 boys in the United States.

Watson at a glance

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

About the name Watson

Watson 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, Watson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #397 in 1882, and in 2024 278 babies received the name — 6,474 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Watson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#397 in 1882
Peak year
2021
Babies named Watson in 2024
278
Total since 1880
6,474

Watson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#1506 in 2019
Babies named Watson in 2024
3
Total since 1996
59

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Watson mean?

The meaning of Watson 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 Watson a boy or girl name?

Watson is a boy name. In 2024, 278 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Watson?

Watson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Watson?

Watson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #397 in 1882, and 278 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].