Lawton
la(w)-ton
US Popularity:6840
Origin:British
Meaning:Hill town, hill farm
A boy’s name of British origins, Lawton is a formal yet playful-sounding name fitting for any newborn. Meaning “hill town” or "farm town," Lawton is the given name to a whole host of cities throughout the US and is occasionally given as a last name in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Perhaps you have links to a town called Lawton, or just like the way it looks, Lawton is a sweet choice for your child.
How Popular Is The Name Lawton?
U.S. Births
Overall:Lawton is currently #6840 in U.S. births
Boy:Lawton is currently #3184 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#3184
in 2024
- 38
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Lawton, September 2017
Behind the Name, Lawton, May 2025
House of Names, Lawton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Lawton Family History
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