Masculine dossier · first seen 1889
Lawton
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2021
Peak births
48
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Lawton
How many people are named Lawton?
An estimated 1,685 living Americans are named Lawton.
How rare is Lawton?
Lawton is very rare among babies today, with 36 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 25% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Lawton?
The median age of a living American named Lawton is approximately 25 years, with most bearers falling between 12 and 50 years old.
Is Lawton still popular?
Yes. Lawton is holding steady, with 36 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Lawton most common?
Lawton has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 10.6× more often than the national baseline.
1889Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
25%
2025
36
All-time
2,861