Holding steady, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Lawton since 1889
Babies named Lawton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2021, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lawton's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 67 |
| 1910s | 218 |
| 1920s | 327 |
| 1930s | 251 |
| 1940s | 206 |
| 1950s | 231 |
| 1960s | 166 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 313 |
| 2010s | 355 |
| 2020s | 232 |
Meaning & origin
Lawton is a surname-turned-given name with English origins, meaning 'farmstead on a hill.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1889 and reached its peak in 1899. The name has remained stable over the decades, with a rank of 3,240 in 2025. Lawton is most popular in Georgia and Florida, reflecting its Southern appeal. While never widespread, it offers a distinctive yet familiar sound for parents seeking an uncommon but established name.
Lawton is an English habitational surname derived from various places named Lawton, composed of Old English hlaw 'hill' and tun 'enclosure, settlement'. As a given name, it emerged in the late 19th century, following the Victorian fashion for using surnames as first names. It has never been common but has seen consistent occasional use, particularly in the southern United States.
Where Lawton is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Lawton
Names that share Lawton's style, for a brother or sister.
