Lawton
Boy name · #3245 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Lawton? In official American birth records, Lawton has been tracked continuously since 1889, giving it 136 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 36 baby boys were named Lawton, placing it at #3245 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3085, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 50,000 boys born in 2025 was named Lawton.
The 136-year story
Lawton first appears in the Social Security records in 1889, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 48 boys were named Lawton — good for #2652 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Lawton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Lawton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Lawton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Lawton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Lawton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Lawton is most common
State-level data for Lawton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Lawton
Statistically, parents drawn to Lawton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Holton, Patton, Stockton, Slayton, and Heston.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Lawton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3240 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3161 |
| 2023 | 39 | #3117 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3879 |
| 2021 | 48 | #2652 |
| 2020 | 43 | #2806 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3143 |
| 2018 | 39 | #2994 |
| 2017 | 45 | #2715 |
| 2016 | 32 | #3441 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3085 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3090 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3189 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3894 |
| 2011 | 39 | #2950 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3531 |
| 2009 | 36 | #3162 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3823 |
| 2007 | 33 | #3313 |
| 2006 | 36 | #3024 |
| 2005 | 33 | #3091 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4005 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2470 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3512 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Lawton?
In official American birth records, the name Lawton first appeared in 1889 (over 136 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Lawton a popular boy name?
Lawton ranked #3245 among boys in 2025 with 36 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3085.
When was the name Lawton most popular?
Lawton peaked in 2021, when 48 American boys received the name (ranked #2652 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Lawton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 50,000 newborn American boys was named Lawton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.