Dawson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #149 in 2023 with 2,449 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 2,802 births ranking #136. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,155.9%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 698 boys born was named Dawson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.