Dawson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #139 in 2024 with 2,576 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 2,802 births ranking #136. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,221.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 666 boys born was named Dawson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.