Lawson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7315 in 2012 with 17 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 54 births ranking #3053. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 183.3%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 103,573 girls born was named Lawson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.