Lawton
Lawton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɔːtən/
Meaning and origin of Lawton
Root meaning: “hill, ound”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?], from hlāw (“hill, ound”) + tūn (“homestead”) (-ton).
How popular is Lawton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 2,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16645 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #642 in 1899. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lawton FAQ
What does the name Lawton mean?
Lawton traces back to a root meaning "hill, ound". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Middle English [Term?], from Old English [Term?], from hlāw (“hill, ound”) + tūn (“homestead”) (-ton).
What is the origin of the name Lawton?
Lawton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Lawton?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 2,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Lawton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16645 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #642 in 1899. In 2025, 36 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lawton a boy or girl name?
Lawton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 2,861 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.