Dawson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #143 in 2025 with 2,487 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 2,802 births ranking #136. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,175.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 687 boys born was named Dawson. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.