Lawsyn
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the surname.
Name Census estimates that about 267 living Americans carry the first name Lawsyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 60.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Lawsyn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lawsyn births was 2021 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lawsyn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
267
~ 1 in 1,283,724 Americans
Peak year
2021
27 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,082
Tracked since 2010
Gender
Gender distribution for Lawsyn
Lawsyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 269 total registrations, 106 (39.4%) were male and 163 (60.6%) were female.
Lawsyn as a male name
- Ranked #13,376 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (15 births)
Lawsyn as a female name
- Ranked #7,082 in 2024
- 16 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (20 births)
Popularity
Lawsyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lawsyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 147 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lawsyn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lawsyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lawsyns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Lawsyn
The given name Lawsyn is a relatively uncommon and obscure name, with its origins shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. However, some linguistic scholars have suggested that it may have its roots in ancient Germanic languages, possibly derived from a combination of words related to law, order, and protection.
One theory proposes that Lawsyn could be a variation of the Old English word "lawsunu," which roughly translates to "lawson" or "son of the law." This connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in the administration of legal systems in early medieval times.
Another hypothesis links Lawsyn to the Old Norse word "løgmaðr," which means "lawman" or "someone who interprets and upholds the law." This potential origin aligns with the name's potential association with legal matters and governance.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Lawsyn, a few individuals bearing similar variations of the name have been noted throughout history. One such individual was Lawson Tait, a prominent English surgeon and obstetrician who lived from 1845 to 1899 and made significant contributions to the field of gynecology.
Another notable figure was Lawson Wood, an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1935. He was born in 1900 and is remembered for his impressive batting skills and his time with the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In the realm of literature, Lawson Fusao Inada, a Japanese-American poet and writer born in 1938, has garnered recognition for his works that explore themes of identity, culture, and the Japanese-American experience.
Additionally, Lawson Harris, an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia in the late 19th century, bore a similar variation of the name.
Lastly, Lawson D'Ath, an Australian rules footballer born in 1993, has made a name for himself in the Australian Football League, playing for teams like the North Melbourne Football Club and the Fremantle Football Club.
While the name Lawsyn remains relatively uncommon and its precise origins are uncertain, these historical figures demonstrate its occasional use and potential connections to legal, literary, and athletic spheres throughout various time periods and cultures.
People
Lawsyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lawsyn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lawsyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lawsyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 267 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lawsyn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,283,724 US residents.
Is Lawsyn a common name?
We classify Lawsyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lawsyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Lawsyn was 2021, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lawsyn is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lawsyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lawsyn a female name?
Yes, 60.6% of people registered as Lawsyn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lawsyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lawsyn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lawsyn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lawsyn?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.