How old is someone named Lawson?
The average Lawson is 15 years old.
Half of all living Lawsons are between 5 and 18.
When was Lawson popular?
Lawson is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2021.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 170 | 0 |
| 1910s | 533 | 0 |
| 1920s | 691 | 0 |
| 1930s | 495 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 521 | 220 |
| 1950s | 416 | 270 |
| 1960s | 296 | 240 |
| 1970s | 219 | 200 |
| 1980s | 277 | 260 |
| 1990s | 734 | 710 |
| 2000s | 2,840 | 2,800 |
| 2010s | 6,510 | 6,500 |
| 2020s | 5,139 | 5,100 |
How many Lawsons are still alive?
About 16,000 Lawsons are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 19,000 babies named Lawson since 1880.
Most Lawsons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Lawson?
More than half of living Lawsons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Lawson an old name?
No. Lawson 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 Lawson will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Lawson a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 96.3% of living Lawsons are men.
Names the same age as Lawson
NAME TWIN
Lawson's name twin is Emelia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Emelia's age curve is the closest match to Lawson's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Lawson
How old is the average Lawson?
The average Lawson in the US is 15 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Lawson?
About 16,000 Lawsons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 19,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Lawson most popular?
In 2021, when about 930 baby boys were named Lawson.
Is Lawson a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 63% of living Lawsons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
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