Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dawson.
National Rank (2025)
#143
All-Time Peak Rank
#136 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
52,802
Unisex Distribution97.4% Boy / 2.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Dawson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Dawson
According to SSA data, Dawson achieved its highest historical rank of #136 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1999 with 2,802 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 56.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 117 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dawson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+56.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,802Births in 1999
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
117Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:26
1890s:19
1900s:38
1910s:220
1920s:304
1930s:231
1940s:264
1950s:233
1960s:159
1970s:211
1980s:354
1990s:5,750
2000s:16,868
2010s:14,803
2020s:13,322
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDa-won
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
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