Dawson: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DAW-suhn · 2 syllables
Dawson means “son of David”, from English.
- Meaning
- son of David
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DAW-suhn
- US rank (2025)
- #143
- US babies a year
- about 2,374 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Dawson?
Dawson was the #143 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,568 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #143 |
| England & Wales | #552 |
| Scotland | #711 |
| Northern Ireland | #193 |
| Ireland | #417 |
| Canada | #167 |
| Australia | #222 |
How old are people named Dawson?
Half of US adults named Dawson are older than 24; most are between 18 and 35. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Dawson
What does the name Dawson mean?
Dawson means “son of David”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Dawson?
Dawson is pronounced DAW-suhn.
How popular is the name Dawson?
Dawson was the #143 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,568 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Dawson?
Half of US adults named Dawson are older than 24. Most are between 18 and 35.