boy's name
Swanson
SWON-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 121
Swanson is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1934, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Swanson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 29 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
How Popular Is Swanson?
In 1963, Swanson was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Swanson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Swanson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Swanson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Swanson
- English SWON-sun
Sibling Names for Swanson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Swanson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Swanson
How popular is the name Swanson?
In 1963, Swanson was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Swanson a girl's or a boy's name?
Swanson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Swanson?
Swanson has 2 syllables.
When was Swanson most popular?
Swanson peaked in 1934, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.