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Watson

Watson: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

How popular is Watson?

229U.S. babies in 2025
#397peak rank (1882)
6,721babies since 1880

Since 1880, 22 girls and 6,699 boys in the U.S. have been named Watson (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14979 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #397 in 1882. In 2025, 229 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

18801920196020002025466 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Watson FAQ

How popular is the name Watson?

Since 1880, 22 girls and 6,699 boys in the U.S. have been named Watson (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14979 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #397 in 1882. In 2025, 229 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Watson a boy or girl name?

Watson is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 22 girls and 6,699 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).