Unisex · #5,426 in 2026

Dawsen

Current Rank
#5,426
Peak Rank
#2,347 (1999)
Total Babies
539
5-Yr Trend
-9%
👧 Girl peak #12,706 (31 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,347 (539 total)
👦As Boy Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#2347
Peak Rank
539
Total Count
29
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#12706
Peak Rank
31
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Dawsen

As a girl name

Dawsen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 7 Dawsens were born — ranking #12,706 that year. As of 2026, Dawsen ranks #15,243 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Dawsens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Dawsen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1998, with 21 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 38 Dawsens were born — ranking #2,347 that year. As of 2026, Dawsen ranks #5,426 for boys with 17 births, gradually falling (-9%). In total, more than 539 Dawsens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Dawsen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawsen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawsen

What does the name Dawsen mean?
Dawsen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1998. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Dawsen in 2026?
In 2026, Dawsen ranks #5,426 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Dawsen most popular?
Dawsen reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #2,347 that year with 38 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dawsen most popular?
Dawsen has historically been most popular in Utah, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dawsen.
Is Dawsen a unisex name?
Yes — Dawsen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 5% of Dawsens assigned female and 95% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Dawsen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawsen include Mamie, Gennie, Maston. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawsen

Dawsen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 539 births in the dataset. Dawsen's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #2,347. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawsen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.