Name comparison · boy names
David vs. Dawson
In 2025, David leads at #35 among U.S. boys' names, with Dawson at #143. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | David | Dawson |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #35 | #143 |
| Babies in 2025 | 6,794 | 2,487 |
| All-time peak | #1 in 1960 | #136 in 1999 |
| Uniqueness score | 11 / 100 | 24 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New York (#15) | West Virginia (#33) |