Total births
2,861
Boys' name · since 1889
Lawton
Lawton has 2,861 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3165
- among boys today
- 2,861
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Lawton currently ranks #3165 among boys' names in America, with 2,861 babies recorded since 1889.
Social Security Administration records show Lawton recorded 2,861 times among boys since 1889, holding rank #3165 nationally today, ahead of 78% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2025.
- #3165 among boys today
- 2,861 born since 1889
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lawton is currently the #3165 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 2,861 born since 1889, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3165
- among boys today
- 2,861
- born since 1889
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Lawton vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3165
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
12% of everyone ever named Lawton was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
48 babies were named Lawton in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Lawton compares
2,861 Top 17% higher than 83% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lawton's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lawton | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,861 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lawton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lawton's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lawton at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#3,165
Active since
1889
Lawton popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 137 years of records
Lawton popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2021 (Lawton as girls' name)
Lawton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Lawton's strongest decade.
355 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 12% of all-time use.
Lawton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 30
1890s
30 births
- 1900s 67
1900s
67 births
- 1910s
1910s
218 births
- 1920s
1920s
327 births
- 1930s
1930s
251 births
- 1940s
1940s
206 births
- 1950s
1950s
231 births
- 1960s
1960s
166 births
- 1970s 127
1970s
127 births
- 1980s 128
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
204 births
- 2000s
2000s
313 births
- 2010s
2010s
355 births
- 2020s
2020s
232 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 355 births (12% of all-time use).
How Lawton compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Lawton's total volume
Lawton vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Lawton by state
Where Lawton concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 402 | 14.1% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 102 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 46 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 34 | 1.2% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.2% |
Georgia share of Lawton's total US births 14.1%
Even split
402 of 2,861 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Lawton appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lawton? ▼
Lawton has been given to 2,861 babies in the U.S. since 1889, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3165 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Lawton most popular? ▼
Lawton was most popular in the 2010s decade with 355 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Lawton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lawton are Georgia (402 births), South Carolina (102 births), Texas (46 births).
How long has the name Lawton been used? ▼
Lawton has been recorded in Social Security data since 1889, spanning 137 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lawton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lawrence, Lawson, Lawerence, Lawrance, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lawton's data
- Lawton's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (355 total births) through the 2020s (232) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Lawtons (402 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lawton
Nearby Names Like Lawton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lawton
Lawrence Boy
#508 461,170 births
Lawson Boy
#415 18,533 births
Lawerence Boy
4,818 births
Lawrance Boy
2,637 births
Lawernce Boy
1,050 births
Compare Lawton side by side: Lawton vs Lawrence Lawton vs Lawson Lawton vs Lawerence
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Lawton
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1,276 births · Peak 2024
Charly #3162
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Santo #3168
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lawton: #3165 Boys' Name - 2,861 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lawton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lawton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.