Lawton
Lawton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town on a hill or mound.
Origin and history
Lawton is an English surname turned given name derived from a place name meaning town on a hill. It has historically served as a traditional given name in the United States, often used as a family or heritage name. Today it remains a rare choice with steady, low-level usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,861 babies in the United States have been named Lawton since 1880. It ranks #2421 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- GA (65.7 %)
- SC (16.7 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- NC (1.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 218 |
| 1920-1930 | 327 |
| 1930-1940 | 251 |
| 1940-1950 | 206 |
| 1950-1960 | 231 |
| 1960-1970 | 166 |
| 1970-1980 | 127 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 204 |
| 2000-2010 | 313 |
| 2010-2019 | 355 |
| 2020-2029 | 232 |
Famous people named Lawton
- Lawton Chiles: Politician, Governor
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements meaning low or mound (hlāw) combined with enclosure or town (tūn).
- It is associated with several places in England, including Church Lawton in Cheshire.