62,491births recorded
11Countries
1Variants
1999Peak · Alberta
#81Alberta 2025
Dawson is a boy name family recorded 62,491 times in 11 countries since 1885. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#81 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1999, at 407.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dawson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson | English | 54,199 | 🇺🇸 United States | #143 | 2024 | ▲ 73 % |
| Dawson | English | 2,422 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #149 | 1999 | ▲ 61 % |
| Dawson | English | 1,493 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #81 | 1999 | ▲ 34 % |
| Dawson | English | 1,342 | 🏴 England & Wales | #478 | 2025 | ▲ 15 % |
| Dawson | English | 1,200 | 🇫🇷 France | #2345 | 1999 | ▼ 58 % |
| Dawson | English | 1,066 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #132 | 1999 | ▲ 91 % |
Questions about Dawson
How popular is the name Dawson?
In 2025 it ranked #81 in Alberta. Official registers record 62,491 births across 11 countries.
When was Dawson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1999, at 407.0 births per 100,000.
Is Dawson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dawson is a boy name.