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Lawson
BoyEnglish, Scottish· “son of Lawrence”
- Meaning
- son of Lawrence
- Origin
- English, Scottish
- Pronunciation
- LAW-suhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #381
- US babies 2025
- 830
- Best rank
- #357 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Lawson
Lawson is an English and Scottish name that means “son of Lawrence”.
Lawson is an English and Scottish surname meaning son of Law, a medieval pet form of Lawrence. Lawrence goes back to the Latin Laurentius, man from Laurentum, a town in ancient Italy often linked to the laurel tree. Lawson became a first name as part of the wider trend for surnames ending in -son, and it has grown steadily in popularity in the United States. It has an easygoing but solid sound, with a gentle Southern warmth for many listeners. Law is a simple nickname, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names.
Popularity over time
Lawson has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 94 different years. Its best national rank was #357 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2021, when 896 were named Lawson. In 2025, 830 babies were named Lawson, and it ranked #381 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #698 in 1920, #996 in 1950, #2,250 in 1980, #963 in 2000, #617 in 2010, and #381 in 2025. Of the 18,533 US boys named Lawson since records began, 34% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,933 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gianni, Wilder, Zayne, Finnegan, and Kashton.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Lawson ranked highest in Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #113 | 28 |
| Alabama | #143 | 40 |
| Arkansas | #149 | 25 |
| Georgia | #170 | 74 |
| Oklahoma | #217 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Lawson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Lawson is usually pronounced LAW-suhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with L and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Lawson
A few middle names that flow with Lawson: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Lawson
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lawson mean?
Lawson is an English and Scottish name that means “son of Lawrence”.
What is the origin of the name Lawson?
Lawson has English and Scottish roots. Lawson is an English and Scottish surname meaning son of Law, a medieval pet form of Lawrence.
Is Lawson a popular name?
Yes. Lawson ranked #381 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Lawson a boy or girl name?
Lawson is mainly a boy's name. About 96% of US babies named Lawson over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Lawson?
Lawson is usually pronounced LAW-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings