Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Lawson.
National Rank (2025)
#381
All-Time Peak Rank
#357 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
18,533
Unisex Distribution96.8% Boy / 3.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Lawson Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Lawson
According to SSA data, Lawson achieved its highest historical rank of #357 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 896 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Lawson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+18.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record896Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:161
1890s:136
1900s:170
1910s:533
1920s:691
1930s:495
1940s:521
1950s:416
1960s:296
1970s:219
1980s:277
1990s:697
2000s:2,713
2010s:6,275
2020s:4,933
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLa-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 L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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