Total births
121
Boys' name · since 1916
Swanson
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 121 babies named Swanson, peaking in 1934. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 121
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Swanson is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 121 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Swanson recorded 121 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1963.
- 121 total births
- 1916–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
121 boys have been named Swanson since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 121
- total births
- 1916–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Swanson was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
11 babies were named Swanson in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Swanson's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Swanson splits its recorded history at 1929: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1919 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Swanson at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Swanson popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1963
- Peak year (1934)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Swanson by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Swanson's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Swanson births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
56 births
- 1930s
1930s
29 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 56 births (46% of all-time use).
Swanson by state
Where Swanson concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Virginia | | 15 | 12.4% |
Virginia share of Swanson's total US births 12.4%
15 of 121 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Swanson? ▼
Swanson has been given to 121 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1963. 11 babies were born in 1934, its single highest year.
When was Swanson most popular? ▼
Swanson was most popular in the 1920s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Swanson most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Swanson are Virginia (15 births).
How long has the name Swanson been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Swanson since 1916 -- 48 years through the most recent 1963 data.
What names are similar to Swanson? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Swayze, Swayde, Swade, Swan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Swanson's data
- Swanson's decade-level peak was the 1920s (56 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Virginia records the most Swansons (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Virginia 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 Swanson
Nearby Names Like Swanson
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Swanson
Swayze Boy
#5777 254 births
Swayde Boy
#4312 227 births
Swade Boy
#4655 194 births
Swan Boy
124 births
Sway Boy
#7096 113 births
Compare Swanson side by side: Swanson vs Swayze Swanson vs Swayde Swanson vs Swade
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–1963 (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. "Swanson: Baby Name Since 1916 - 121 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/swanson. 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 Swanson 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 July 2026.