Dawson Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Dawson

Dawson Name Origin: English
Pronunciation: daw-sen
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Dawson Name Meaning

The meaning of the name Dawson is “son of David.” It carries with it a sense of family and lineage. It’s also a name that’s been associated with strong, dependable, and trustworthy.

History of the Name Dawson

The name Dawson is of English origin and it’s a surname that dates back to the Middle Ages. It’s derived from the Old English personal name Daw, which is a short form of the name David. David was a common name in the Middle Ages and it means “beloved.”

Popularity of the Name Dawson

The name Dawson was relatively uncommon as a first name until the 1990s, when it became popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It was a top 100 name in the United States in the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, it has dropped in popularity over the past decade. In 2020, it was the 593rd most popular boy’s name in the United States.

Final Thoughts on the Name Dawson

Dawson is a strong and dependable name with a long history. It’s a name that carries with it a sense of family and lineage, as well as being associated with strong, dependable, and trustworthy. The name was relatively uncommon as a first name until the 1990s, when it became popular in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

It’s a name that’s been associated with rugged and outdoorsy types, maybe because of the popular TV series “Dawson’s Creek” that aired in the late 90s and early 2000s.

Overall, Dawson is a great choice for parents looking for a unique name that’s easy to pronounce and spell. It’s a name that’s sure to stand out and make a statement. So, if you’re looking for a name that’s a bit more unique, Dawson might just be the perfect choice for you.

Dawson Name Popularity

How popular is the name Dawson? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	1,029	5	0.0009%
1914	1,107	6	0.0009%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	—	0	0%
1919	—	0	0%
1920	1,570	5	0.0004%
1921	—	0	0%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	1,185	11	0.001%
1924	1,426	6	0.0005%
1925	1,516	5	0.0004%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	1,514	5	0.0005%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	1,144	11	0.0011%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	—	0	0%
1940	1,293	6	0.0006%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	—	0	0%
1947	1,369	6	0.0004%
1948	1,120	13	0.0008%
1949	1,290	7	0.0004%
1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	1,429	6	0.0003%
1954	—	0	0%
1955	—	0	0%
1956	—	0	0%
1957	—	0	0%
1958	—	0	0%
1959	—	0	0%
1960	—	0	0%
1961	—	0	0%
1962	—	0	0%
1963	—	0	0%
1964	—	0	0%
1965	—	0	0%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	1,571	5	0.0003%
1969	—	0	0%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	1,787	5	0.0004%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	—	0	0%
1977	—	0	0%
1978	—	0	0%
1979	—	0	0%
1980	—	0	0%
1981	—	0	0%
1982	—	0	0%
1983	—	0	0%
1984	—	0	0%
1985	—	0	0%
1986	2,147	5	0.0003%
1987	1,713	11	0.0007%
1988	1,933	9	0.0006%
1989	2,041	8	0.0005%
1990	1,811	13	0.0008%
1991	1,533	22	0.0013%
1992	1,425	28	0.0018%
1993	1,067	62	0.004%
1994	900	96	0.0063%
1995	936	90	0.006%
1996	817	126	0.0084%
1997	774	141	0.0095%
1998	175	1,883	0.1258%
1999	136	2,795	0.1866%
2000	168	2,308	0.1511%
2001	183	2,026	0.1345%
2002	192	1,937	0.1293%
2003	203	1,785	0.1173%
2004	207	1,740	0.1142%
2005	221	1,586	0.1037%
2006	232	1,540	0.0984%
2007	250	1,390	0.0881%
2008	269	1,268	0.082%
2009	283	1,139	0.0762%
2010	288	1,149	0.0797%
2011	311	997	0.07%
2012	311	1,021	0.0716%
2013	316	1,013	0.0711%
2014	316	1,064	0.073%
2015	236	1,570	0.1079%
2016	215	1,781	0.1235%
2017	194	1,995	0.1429%
2018	194	2,073	0.1509%
2019	199	1,934	0.1429%
2020	196	1,859	0.146%
2021	208	1,797	0.147%
2022	182	2,023	0.1533%

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Data via SSA.gov.

Names Like Dawson

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What names are variants of Dawson?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Dawson.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Daw	Son of David	English
Dawe	Son of David	English
Dawes	Son of David	English

What names sound like Dawson?

If you like how Dawson sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Dawson.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Dayson	Son of David	English
Dowson	Dark-haired	Irish

What names are similar to Dawson?

Find a name that’s like Dawson, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
David	Beloved	Hebrew

Lists With Dawson

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Siblings of Dawson

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Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
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11 Comments

Lacie-Rae Feb 23 at 7:31 am

I’m absolutely in love ??

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Tracy Nov 3 at 7:16 am

I named both of my boys from characters in the Nicholas Sparks books. My 1st son’s name is Landon. My 2nd son’s name is Dawson. If you are fan of his books, I’m sure you know what beloved books/movies those names come from. I like the fact that the names aren’t too incredibly common but common enough to not be weird. Also, I like the fact that they both end with the same 2 letters… ‘on’.

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Brittany Oct 19 at 2:12 pm

It was my husbands grandmas maiden name!

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Dawson Kunz Oct 2 at 6:02 am

I really like my names because my name mean Son of David and my dad name David

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Molly Sep 9 at 1:06 pm

We named our son Dawson, inspired by a man who founded the Navigators, a Christian campus ministry. Dawson Trotman. We also like the nickname Dawes.
It’s a strong name but not too popular!

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Dawson Aug 18 at 1:55 pm

Lol, it’s nice to see how many people like my name. I really had no bulling from it going up and I think it’s a great choice. 🙂 (No bias!!)

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Moe Jul 26 at 10:23 am

I’ve just always loved the name Dawson. And it went great with our middle name we had picked picked out which is Elijah.

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Ashli Jul 2 at 8:14 am

I read the name in a book I was reading when I found out I was pregnant and I kept going back to that name. I loved it and it stuck boy or girl we knew that’s what we wanted to name our baby

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MaMa LeAnne Jun 9 at 5:39 pm

I love the name Dawson because it’s not very common. Also, Dawson being my 3rd son, now all of my boys names end in “son” Jaxson, Jameson and Dawson.

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MaMa LeAnne Jun 9 at 5:39 pm

I love the name Dawson because it’s not very common. Also, Dawson being my 3rd son, now all of my boys names end in “son”

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Elishia coffey Jan 11 at 8:43 am

I have 2 older boys named Grayson Alan and Bryson Eugene so I wanted to keep them similar together with the son so I named my new baby boy Dawson Lee to match with my older boys!! They really enjoy having their names close and with the same last 3 letters son!! They are amazing in every way my heart is full!!??

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