Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Lawson
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2021
Peak births
896
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Lawson
How many people are named Lawson?
An estimated 15,628 living Americans are named Lawson.
How rare is Lawson?
Lawson is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 830 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 7.4% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Lawson?
The median age of a living American named Lawson is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 18 years old.
Is Lawson still popular?
Yes. Lawson is holding steady, with 830 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lawson most common?
Lawson has its strongest geographic signal in Arkansas, where it appears 5.7× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
7.4%
2025
830
All-time
18,533