The nameDawson
Dawson is an English boy's name, mostly given in France around 2000.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English surname, "son of Daw", a diminutive of David.
Origin
English. Its fashion in France followed the American series Dawson's Creek.
History
First given in France in the mid 1990s, Dawson peaked at the end of that decade, stayed in use in the 2000s, then became rare.
Popularity of the name Dawson
Dawson in France
Dawson was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 685 births over the decade, 57% of all recorded babies named Dawson. Half of all babies named Dawson in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Dawson in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawson mean?
From an English surname, "son of Daw", a diminutive of David.
What is the origin of the name Dawson?
English. Its fashion in France followed the American series Dawson's Creek.
Is Dawson a girl's or a boy's name?
Dawson is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Dawson?
Variants and related names of Dawson include David.