Lawson is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5072 in 2016 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 54 births ranking #3053. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 350.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 65,611 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.