How Many People Are Named Dawson?

Curious about how common the name Dawson is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 51,610
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 6,394 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 51,610 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dawson.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 6,394 people has this name.

This classification places Dawson in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Dawson

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 6,394 people

Total Count

51,610

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 50,294
Female: 1,316

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 18

  • Young (<30) 48,706
  • Adult (30–60) 1,473
  • Old (>60) 1,431

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 277
  • Alabama 1,474
  • Arkansas 949
  • Arizona 608
  • California 1,793
  • Colorado 719
  • Connecticut 96
  • Delaware 54
  • Florida 1,982
  • Georgia 2,359
  • Hawaii 95
  • Iowa 1,087
  • Idaho 601
  • Illinois 1,474
  • Indiana 1,701
  • Kansas 868
  • Kentucky 1,459
  • Louisiana 1,167
  • Massachusetts 293
  • Maryland 453
  • Maine 324
  • Michigan 1,702
  • Minnesota 1,175
  • Missouri 1,654
  • Mississippi 827
  • Montana 372
  • North Carolina 2,058
  • North Dakota 423
  • Nebraska 583
  • New Hampshire 107
  • New Jersey 261
  • New Mexico 77
  • Nevada 239
  • New York 1,232
  • Ohio 1,948
  • Oklahoma 1,049
  • Oregon 575
  • Pennsylvania 1,704
  • Rhode Island 23
  • South Carolina 949
  • South Dakota 490
  • Tennessee 1,902
  • Texas 3,397
  • Utah 1,143
  • Virginia 998
  • Vermont 46
  • Washington 1,030
  • Wisconsin 1,348
  • West Virginia 524
  • Wyoming 154
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dawson?

Approximately 51,610 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Dawson, based on statistical analysis.

Is Dawson a rare name?

Dawson is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.