Lawson

Rank 409th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Lawson was 409th most popular baby name for boys and 781st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 816 babies were named Lawson in the United States. The gender distribution for "Lawson" is 95.7% male and 4.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,115 babies in the United States were named Lawson. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lawson is around 11 to 16 years old.

The name "Lawson" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lawson include Law and Sonny.

Lawson Meaning & Origin

The name Lawson originates from English and Scottish roots, and essentially means "son of Lawrence", invoking connotations of strong leadership and wisdom, as Lawrence itself means "laurel-crowned" or "from the town of laurels".

The name Lawson is described as down-to-earth, respectful and outgoing.

Pronunciation

Lawson is pronounced law-sun in English. The name Lawson has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lawson

  • The name Lawson can not only be a first name, but also a last name. Renowned individuals carry this name, such as Lawson Little who was a well-known professional golfer.

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Geography

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