Watson
Male name · — Stable
2,056
Total Births
2021
Peak Year
#799
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Watson
Watson is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 2020s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 2,056 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 205 births |
| 1890s | 281 births |
| 1900s | 252 births |
| 1910s | 374 births |
| 1920s | 205 births |
| 1930s | 60 births |
| 1940s | 19 births |
| 2010s | 218 births |
| 2020s | 442 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Watson?
Watson has been given to 2,056 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 122 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #799.
Is Watson a boy or girl name?
Watson is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Watson most popular?
Watson was most popular in 2021, when 122 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Watson?
Watson first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).