How old is someone named Dawson?
The average Dawson is 15 years old.
Half of all living Dawsons are between 6 and 23.
When was Dawson popular?
Most of the Dawsons in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 1999 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 38 | 0 |
| 1910s | 220 | 0 |
| 1920s | 304 | 0 |
| 1930s | 231 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 264 | 120 |
| 1950s | 233 | 150 |
| 1960s | 159 | 130 |
| 1970s | 211 | 190 |
| 1980s | 354 | 330 |
| 1990s | 5,802 | 5,600 |
| 2000s | 17,129 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 15,350 | 15,000 |
| 2020s | 13,859 | 14,000 |
How many Dawsons are still alive?
About 52,000 Dawsons are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 54,000 babies named Dawson since 1885.
Nearly every Dawson ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Dawson?
About half of living Dawsons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 2%
- Gen Z 48%
- Gen Alpha 49%
Is Dawson an old name?
No. Dawson is one of the youngest names around: younger than 83 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Dawson will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Dawson a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 97.4% of living Dawsons are men.
Names the same age as Dawson
NAME TWIN
Dawson's name twin is Kade. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kade's age curve is the closest match to Dawson's: 86% alike.
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Questions about the name Dawson
How old is the average Dawson?
The average Dawson in the US is 15 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Dawson?
About 52,000 Dawsons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 54,000 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Dawson most popular?
In 1999, when about 2,800 baby boys were named Dawson.
Is Dawson a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 49% of living Dawsons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this