Declining since 2014.
Popularity of Rawson since 1916
Babies named Rawson per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rawson's real moment was 1925.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 67 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Rawson is a rare English patronymic that never reached widespread use as a first name. Its earliest recorded appearance in U.S. birth data was 1916, and it saw its highest popularity in 1925 with a peak that year. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2014, with no births recorded in recent years, making it a true rarity. Rawson is almost exclusively used as a boy name, reflective of its surname origins. Its lack of top state concentrations suggests scattered, infrequent usage across the country. For parents seeking an obscure vintage name with a straightforward "son of" meaning, Rawson fits the bill but remains virtually unheard of today.
Rawson is an English patronymic surname that originated as a medieval given name. The name derives from the Middle English personal name "Rawe," a short form of Ralph, combined with the suffix "-son" meaning "son of." Historically used as a last name, it transitioned to occasional use as a first name, particularly in the early 20th century. Today it remains uncommon, with recorded usage mainly in the United States and England.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Rawson
Sibling names for Rawson
Names that share Rawson's style, for a brother or sister.
