Lawson is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #380 in 2018 with 853 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 896 births ranking #364. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,345.8%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 2,128 boys born was named Lawson. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lawson is a surname-style boys' name meaning "son of Lawrence". It has a polished, modern sound and fits naturally with the wider popularity of -son names.
The name entered first-name use through surname tradition and later gained momentum through the success of tailored boys' names such as Hudson and Harrison. It feels contemporary without being too flashy.