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Dawson
BoyMeaning of Dawson: English: 'son of David'
Dawson is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is one of today's most-chosen names — 148th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 560th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#148
2,568 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#560
68 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
54,199
First recorded 1885 · peak 1999
Trend
stable
Style: popular
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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