Dawson
Meaning of Dawson
The name Dawson is a masculine name with an English pronunciation of DAW-suhn (/ˈdɔːsən/). The popularity of this charming name has seen variations such as Dawsen. While it may not have been widely used in the early 1900s, its popularity began to rise significantly from the 1980s onwards in the US. Its peak years were during the late 1990s and early 2000s, where it frequently ranked within the top 200 most popular boys' names. Despite slight fluctuations over the years, Dawson continues to be favored by many parents today. It is a strong, traditional name that carries a sense of sophistication and charm, making it a great choice for your baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DAW-suhn (/ˈdɔːsən/)
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Notable People Named Dawson
| Dawson Kevin Cram is a prominent American stock car racing driver, mechanic, and team owner, known for competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and for being the youngest team owner in NASCAR history. |
| Dawson Alan Knox is a professional American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills, known for his college career at Ole Miss. |
| Dawson Fernandes is an Indian professional footballer known for his role as a striker, having played for Salgacar in the I-League and currently representing Goan United FC in the Middlesex County Football League. |
| Dawson McAllister was a well-known American speaker, radio host, and author, best known for hosting the popular radio program Dawson McAllister Live and developing a topic-driven podcast. |
| Dawson Devoy is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Milton Keynes Dons and has represented the Republic of Ireland U21 national team. |
| Dawson Murschell is a Canadian former professional darts player who competed in the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) events from 2017 to 2019. |
| Dawson Simpson is a former professional Australian rules footballer known for his career as a ruckman with the Geelong Football Club and Greater Western Sydney Giants in the AFL. |
