Dawson

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At a glance

49 dogs named Dawson appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (91% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Dawson?

#1,896dog name of 19,856
1 in 8,974male dogs
49dogs in the records
#2,182cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 8%Boys 86%Not recorded 6%

9% girls · 91% boys among 46 dogs with a recorded sex

Dawson over the years

00.40.82013: 0.2, 2014: 0.2, 2015: 0.3, 2016: 0.6, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 0.6, 2019: 0.5, 2020: 0.3, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Dawson per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Dawson

DysonDaisyannDaseinDaisyDasherDaiseyDashaDaizy

Questions

Is Dawson a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (91% male).

How popular is Dawson for dogs?

Dawson is the #1,896 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 49 dogs in public records.

How do you pronounce Dawson?

Dawson is said in 2 syllables: Daw·son. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Dawson?

Dyson, Daisyann and Dasein sound similar.

What breeds are often named Dawson?

Shih Tzus, Dachshunds and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Dawson.

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