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Lawson is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From an English surname meaning ‘son of Laurence’." It ranked #381 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from an English surname meaning ‘son of Laurence’. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Lawson ranked #381 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #381 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lawson mean?
Lawson means "son of Laurence 1", according to Behind the Name.
Is Lawson a popular name?
Lawson ranked #381 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Lawson a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Lawson appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Lawson — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
