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This name owes its whole popularity to the tv series "Dawson's Creek," nobody used it before then.
Dawson is also a place name in Montana - the name of a county. It was definitely used in western states before the tv show, although it is more popular after the tv show.

nobody used it before then?

My mother used it in 1957 to name her first born son. Me! :)
I was with the military in England when Dawson's Creek aired in the US. It was on 2 or 3 years by the time I got back. When someone heard my name, they'd say "Dawson's Creek!". For awhile, I had no idea what they were talking about. Still haven't seen that show.

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My last name is Dawson and I love it. Its pretty common.

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Tub-Tub

Meanings and history of the name Dawson: | Edit

The surname Dawson means the same as "Davidson" (Daw is an old nickname for David).

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Dawson in song, story & screen: | Edit

Dawson of Dawson's Creek television series
Jack Dawson - character in the movie "Titanic" played by Leonardo DiCaprio