Dawson Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Dawson City, located in Yukon, Canada, was a key location during the Klondike Gold Rush, adding historical significance to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Dawson Overview

Meaning

Son of David

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the English surname meaning “son of David,” with David originating from the Hebrew name “Dawid,” meaning “beloved.” Over time, Dawson evolved as a patronymic name.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdɔː.sən/

Popularity

Dawson enjoys moderate popularity worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries. In 2023, Dawson ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Nature-inspired

Associated Traits

Dependable, creative, friendly, adventurous

Name Day

December 29th (in honor of King David, to whom the name traces its origin)
A Deep Dive

Dawson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Dawsen, Dawsyn, Dawston, Dawsin

Common Nicknames

Daws, Dawsy, Sonny, Dawny

Diminutives

Daw, Dawsie, D, Dee

Famous People

  • Dawson Knox
    (American Football Player)
  • Dawson Stelfox
    (Irish Architect and Mountaineer)
  • Dawson Turner
    (English Banker and Botanist)
  • Dawson Walker
    (Scottish Footballer and Coach)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Dawson Leery
    ("Dawson's Creek," TV Series)
  • "Dawson's Landing"
    (Novel)
  • Dawson Cole
    ("The Best of Me," Film)
  • Dawson
    ("Finding Dawson," Film)
  • Dawson
    ("The Adventures of Dawson," Animated Series)

Places

  • Dawson City Town
    (Yukon, Canada)
  • Dawson River
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Dawson Forest
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Dawson County
    (Montana, USA)
  • Dawson Park
    (Oregon, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Dawson?

Dawson means “son of David,” highlighting its roots as a patronymic surname. People named Dawson are often perceived as strong and reliable, exuding a sense of dependability and leadership.

What Is the Origin of The Name Dawson?

Dawson, originating in England, means “son of David.” It evolved from the medieval given name “Daw,” a diminutive of David.

Dawson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Dawson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2072021#1832022#1492023
Top 3 Rankings#1361999#1492023#1682000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Dawson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023149
(+34 from 2022)
2439
(+394 from 2022)
0.13319
2022183
(+24 from 2021)
2045
(+217 from 2021)
0.10918
2021207
(-10 from 2020)
1828
(-90 from 2020)
0.09757
2020197
(+5 from 2019)
1918
(-40 from 2019)
0.10369
2019202
(-8 from 2018)
1958
(-140 from 2018)
0.10189
2018194
(+2 from 2017)
2098
(+82 from 2017)
0.10794
2017196
(+20 from 2016)
2016
(+223 from 2016)
0.10186
2016216
(+22 from 2015)
1793
(+200 from 2015)
0.08852
2015238
(+82 from 2014)
1593
(+510 from 2014)
0.07792
2014320
No change from 2013
1083
(+47 from 2013)
0.05285
2013320
(-4 from 2012)
1036
No change from 2012
0.05127
2012316
(-1 from 2011)
1036
(+24 from 2011)
0.05106
2011315
(-26 from 2010)
1012
(-156 from 2010)
0.04982
2010289
(-5 from 2009)
1168
(+15 from 2009)
0.05685
2009284
(-15 from 2008)
1153
(-139 from 2008)
0.05436
2008269
(-19 from 2007)
1292
(-117 from 2007)
0.05925
2007250
(-17 from 2006)
1409
(-141 from 2006)
0.06361
2006233
(-12 from 2005)
1550
(-50 from 2005)
0.07070
2005221
(-15 from 2004)
1600
(-163 from 2004)
0.07521
2004206
(-2 from 2003)
1763
(-42 from 2003)
0.08342
2003204
(-11 from 2002)
1805
(-148 from 2002)
0.08590
2002193
(-10 from 2001)
1953
(-77 from 2001)
0.09450
2001183
(-15 from 2000)
2030
(-282 from 2000)
0.09814
2000168
(-32 from 1999)
2312
(-490 from 1999)
0.11071
1999136
(+39 from 1998)
2802
(+907 from 1998)
0.13742
1998175
(+559 from 1997)
1895
(+1686 from 1997)
0.09346
1997734
(+23 from 1996)
209
(+14 from 1996)
0.01046
1996757
(+139 from 1995)
195
(+46 from 1995)
0.00973
1995896
(-43 from 1994)
149
(-9 from 1994)
0.00741
1994853
(+162 from 1993)
158
(+41 from 1993)
0.00775
19931015
(+206 from 1992)
117
(+32 from 1992)
0.00566
19921221
(+76 from 1991)
85
(+10 from 1991)
0.00405
19911297
(+86 from 1990)
75
(+10 from 1990)
0.00354
19901383
(-47 from 1989)
65
(-2 from 1989)
0.00302
19891336
(+216 from 1988)
67
(+20 from 1988)
0.00320
19881552
(+34 from 1987)
47
(+3 from 1987)
0.00235
19871586
(+471 from 1986)
44
(+16 from 1986)
0.00226
19862057
(-293 from 1985)
28
(-6 from 1985)
0.00146
19851764
(+1 from 1984)
34
(+2 from 1984)
0.00177
19841765
(+727 from 1983)
32
(+13 from 1983)
0.00171
19832492
(-678 from 1982)
19
(-12 from 1982)
0.00102
19821814
(+391 from 1981)
31
(+8 from 1981)
0.00164
19812205
(-354 from 1980)
23
(-7 from 1980)
0.00123
19801851
(+307 from 1979)
30
(+7 from 1979)
0.00162
19792158
(+315 from 1978)
23
(+5 from 1978)
0.00128
19782473
(+82 from 1977)
18
(+1 from 1977)
0.00105
19772555
(-555 from 1976)
17
(-7 from 1976)
0.00099
19762000
(+360 from 1975)
24
(+6 from 1975)
0.00147
19752360
(-921 from 1974)
18
(-18 from 1974)
0.00111
19741439
(+597 from 1973)
36
(+16 from 1973)
0.00221
19732036
(+497 from 1972)
20
(+6 from 1972)
0.00124
19722533
(-166 from 1971)
14
(-2 from 1971)
0.00084
19712367
(-624 from 1970)
16
(-9 from 1970)
0.00088
19701743
(+473 from 1969)
25
(+10 from 1969)
0.00131
19692216
(-431 from 1968)
15
(-5 from 1968)
0.00082
19681785
(+567 from 1967)
20
(+8 from 1967)
0.00113
19672352
(-389 from 1966)
12
(-4 from 1966)
0.00067
19661963
(+406 from 1965)
16
(+4 from 1965)
0.00088
19652369
(+176 from 1964)
12
(+1 from 1964)
0.00063
19642545
(-800 from 1963)
11
(-10 from 1963)
0.00054
19631745
(+107 from 1962)
21
(+2 from 1962)
0.00102
19621852
(+217 from 1961)
19
(+3 from 1961)
0.00090
19612069
(-99 from 1960)
16
(-1 from 1960)
0.00074
19601970
(+5 from 1959)
17
No change from 1959
0.00079
19591975
(-252 from 1958)
17
(-4 from 1958)
0.00078
19581723
(-213 from 1957)
21
(-6 from 1957)
0.00097
19571510
(+505 from 1956)
27
(+11 from 1956)
0.00123
19562015
(-36 from 1955)
16
No change from 1955
0.00075
19551979
(-386 from 1954)
16
(-7 from 1954)
0.00077
19541593
(-138 from 1953)
23
(-4 from 1953)
0.00111
19531455
(+31 from 1952)
27
(+1 from 1952)
0.00135
19521486
(-190 from 1951)
26
(-6 from 1951)
0.00132
19511296
(+69 from 1950)
32
(+4 from 1950)
0.00167
19501365
(-69 from 1949)
28
(-3 from 1949)
0.00154
19491296
(-151 from 1948)
31
(-8 from 1948)
0.00172
19481145
(+3 from 1947)
39
(-1 from 1947)
0.00219
19471148
(+361 from 1946)
40
(+18 from 1946)
0.00215
19461509
(+188 from 1945)
22
(+6 from 1945)
0.00133
19451697
(-442 from 1944)
16
(-12 from 1944)
0.00117
19441255
(+322 from 1943)
28
(+8 from 1943)
0.00202
19431577
(-41 from 1942)
20
(-1 from 1942)
0.00137
19421536
(+149 from 1941)
21
(+4 from 1941)
0.00149
19411685
(-458 from 1940)
17
(-13 from 1940)
0.00135
19401227
(-87 from 1939)
30
(-2 from 1939)
0.00253
19391140
(+837 from 1938)
32
(+19 from 1938)
0.00282
19381977
(-664 from 1937)
13
(-13 from 1937)
0.00114
19371313
(-88 from 1936)
26
(-3 from 1936)
0.00238
19361225
(+70 from 1935)
29
(+2 from 1935)
0.00272
19351295
(+488 from 1934)
27
(+11 from 1934)
0.00252
19341783
(-243 from 1933)
16
(-4 from 1933)
0.00151
19331540
(+176 from 1932)
20
(+2 from 1932)
0.00196
19321716
(-414 from 1931)
18
(-10 from 1931)
0.00168
19311302
(+257 from 1930)
28
(+6 from 1930)
0.00262
19301559
(-36 from 1929)
22
(-1 from 1929)
0.00195
19291523
(-295 from 1928)
23
(-11 from 1928)
0.00208
19281228
(+419 from 1927)
34
(+12 from 1927)
0.00298
19271647
(-243 from 1926)
22
(-5 from 1926)
0.00189
19261404
(-100 from 1925)
27
(-4 from 1925)
0.00236
19251304
(-81 from 1924)
31
(-4 from 1924)
0.00269
19241223
(+162 from 1923)
35
(+7 from 1923)
0.00299
19231385
(-163 from 1922)
28
(-7 from 1922)
0.00247
19221222
(-24 from 1921)
35
(-1 from 1921)
0.00311
19211198
(+54 from 1920)
36
(+3 from 1920)
0.00316
19201252
(+134 from 1919)
33
(+6 from 1919)
0.00300
19191386
(-43 from 1918)
27
(-1 from 1918)
0.00266
19181343
(-105 from 1917)
28
(-2 from 1917)
0.00267
19171238
(+177 from 1916)
30
(+6 from 1916)
0.00313
19161415
(-234 from 1915)
24
(-6 from 1915)
0.00260
19151181
(+7 from 1914)
30
(+6 from 1914)
0.00341
19141188
(-15 from 1913)
24
(+5 from 1913)
0.00351
19131173
(+95 from 1912)
19
(+5 from 1912)
0.00354
19121268
(-343 from 1911)
14
(+1 from 1911)
0.00310
1911925
(+56 from 1910)
13
(+2 from 1910)
0.00539
1910981
(+296 from 1909)
11
(+5 from 1909)
0.00528
19091277
(-77 from 1907)
6
No change from 1907
0.00339
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19071200
(+33 from 1905)
6
(+1 from 1905)
0.00378
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051233
(-473 from 1904)
5
(-5 from 1904)
0.00349
1904760
(+183 from 1901)
10
(+4 from 1901)
0.00722
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1901943
(+367 from 1900)
6
(+1 from 1900)
0.00519
19001310
(-189 from 1898)
5
No change from 1898
0.00308
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981121
(-355 from 1891)
5
(-2 from 1891)
0.00379
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1891766
(+48 from 1890)
7
No change from 1890
0.00641
1890814
(+160 from 1889)
7
(+2 from 1889)
0.00585
1889974
(-219 from 1888)
5
(-3 from 1888)
0.00420
1888755
(-76 from 1887)
8
No change from 1887
0.00616
1887679
(+257 from 1885)
8
(+3 from 1885)
0.00732
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885936
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00431
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Dawson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2832021#2622022#2272023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1402021#1842022#1582023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1562021#1302022#1542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2172021#2462022#1772023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1032021#1222022#1012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1862021#1472022#1192023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4372021#4312022#3582023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1362021#882022#962023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1662021#1352022#932023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2052021#1642022#1422023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1452021#1212022#932023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1062021#992022#982023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2452021#2352022#1702023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#842021#942022#722023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1302021#1472022#892023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1472021#1562022#852023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3742021#2572022#1672023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1452021#1302022#892023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#982021#1282022#662023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1692021#972022#822023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1342021#942022#742023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2582021#1932022#1622023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1942021#1892022#1742023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1332021#1362022#852023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1242021#912022#682023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1442021#1242022#1122023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#692021#1172022#1092023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3012021#1912022#1712023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1662021#862022#562023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4652021#2502022#2582023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1942021#1412022#1012023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1972021#1992022#1102023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#582021#322022#722023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#882021#822022#632023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3082021#1642022#1622023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#842021#1342022#722023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1012021#1172022#542023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1422021#742022#1262023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3852021#3482022#3072023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1152021#1322022#782023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7602021#3922022#2982023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2252021#2762022#2212023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#502018#732019#1042023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1652020#1782021#1652023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2082017#2562020#1872023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5132021#3102022#2072023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3922019#2652020#2062022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1492019#1562020#1822022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1142016#1242017#1122021

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1462000#2012017#2062019

Popularity Rankings for Dawson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2492021#1562022#1262023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1382021#1322022#1422023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4302020#3772021#2572022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2712021#3062022#3622023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3722021#3122022#3412023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5062019#5512020#5562021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Dawson a Name for Boys or Girls?

Commonly, Dawson is a name for boys. Its connection to David makes it fitting for boys, carrying a sense of heritage and strength.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Dawson

Dawson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Dawson Knox (Football Player, born 1996): An American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.
  • Dawson Stelfox (Architect and Mountaineer, born 1958): The first Irishman to summit Mount Everest, he is also a prominent architect.
  • Dawson Turner (Banker and Botanist, 1775–1858): An English banker, botanist, and antiquary recognized for his contributions to botany and his extensive collections.
  • Dawson Walker (Footballer and Coach, 1916–1973): A Scottish football player and manager who led the Scottish national team as a coach.
  • Dawson Shambrook (Rugby Player, born 1999): An emerging rugby union player from New Zealand, known for his dynamic playing style.
  • Dawson Trotman (Religious Leader, 1906–1956): An American religious leader and founder of The Navigators, an international Christian organization.
  • Dawson Leery ("Dawson's Creek," 1998 TV Series): Follows Dawson Leery, a film-obsessed teenager navigating friendships and romance in a small town.
  • "Dawson's Landing" (2010 Novel): Tells the gripping tale of Dawson, a young man uncovering the dark secrets of his hometown.
  • Dawson Cole ("The Best of Me," 2014 Film): Chronicles the story of Dawson Cole, a man who reunites with his high school sweetheart after many years apart.
  • Dawson ("Finding Dawson," 2017 Film): Follows Dawson, a young artist on a journey to rediscover his passion for painting.
  • Dawson ("The Adventures of Dawson," 2015 Animated Series): A fun-filled series about Dawson, an adventurous boy exploring magical lands with his friends.
  • Dawson City (Yukon, Canada): A historic town famous for its role during the Klondike Gold Rush.
  • Dawson River (Queensland, Australia): A river flowing through central Queensland, important for irrigation and agriculture.
  • Dawson Forest (Georgia, USA): A protected forest area offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation opportunities.
  • Dawson County (Montana, USA): A county in eastern Montana with a rich history and extensive agricultural activities.
  • Dawson Park (Oregon, USA): A community park in Portland featuring sports facilities, picnic areas, and a playground.
  • Dawson Township (Illinois, USA): A township in McLean County known for its rural landscape and farming communities.
  • Dawson Island (Magallanes Region, Chile): An island in southern Chile with historical significance and natural beauty.

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  • Dawes
  • Dawley
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  • Dawud
  • Dawit
  • Dawar

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