Watson
Watson is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Watson in their class.
About the Name Watson
Watson has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3614 places in five years. It was most popular in 2019 at #1506 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2017.
Watson is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Watson in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #864, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Watson
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Watson
Almost certainly the only Watson in the class
UK Popularity (2017–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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