7,042births recorded
6Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · Alberta
#683Alberta 2025
Watson is a boy name family recorded 7,042 times in 6 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#683 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2020, at 41.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Watson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson | English | 6,721 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1008 | 2020 | ▲ 109 % |
| Watson | English | 134 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1033 | 2020 | – |
| Watson | English | 89 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #683 | 2020 | – |
| Watson | English | 56 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2019 | – |
| Watson | English | 25 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2021 | – |
| Watson | English | 17 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2020 | – |
Questions about Watson
How popular is the name Watson?
In 2025 it ranked #683 in Alberta. Official registers record 7,042 births across 6 countries.
When was Watson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2020, at 41.9 births per 100,000.
Is Watson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Watson is a boy name.