How Popular (or Rare) was Dawson in 2024?

đŸ‡Ŧ🇧 England & Wales â€ĸ Girl

ℹī¸ This is currently the latest official government data available for Dawson in 2026.
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#5,493
Best Rank (2020)
3
Peak Year (2020)
3
Total Births (1996-2024)

📊 The Dawson Story

The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 3 births ranking #5493. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2024)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2024. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2025 and 2026 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English surname  |  Meaning: son of Daw or David

Dawson is an English surname-style name meaning "son of Daw", an older pet form of David. It feels current, polished, and well placed among other modern patronymic boys' names.

The name followed the now familiar route from surname to given name. Its modern appeal lies less in its connection to David than in its smooth surname rhythm.

Did you know?Dawson hides an old nickname for David inside a very modern-looking surname form.
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