Swanson Name Popularity and Statistics
Swanson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Swanson?
Swanson is spelled S-W-A-N-S-O-N. The name has 7 letters.
Swanson Popularity in 1963
Rank#3,646
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage rose 347 places to #3,646 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1957.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Swanson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1916 through 1963. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Boys | 6 | #3,646 |
| 1957 | Boys | 5 | #3,993 |
| 1943 | Boys | 5 | #3,538 |
| 1941 | Boys | 9 | #2,491 |
| 1938 | Boys | 7 | #2,868 |
| 1937 | Boys | 5 | #3,518 |
| 1934 | Boys | 11 | #2,266 |
| 1931 | Boys | 6 | #3,390 |
| 1929 | Boys | 9 | #2,766 |
| 1928 | Boys | 8 | #3,076 |
| 1926 | Boys | 6 | #3,708 |
| 1925 | Boys | 10 | #2,755 |
| 1924 | Boys | 6 | #3,867 |
| 1922 | Boys | 6 | #3,872 |
| 1921 | Boys | 5 | #4,322 |
| 1920 | Boys | 6 | #3,815 |
| 1919 | Boys | 5 | #4,168 |
| 1916 | Boys | 6 | #3,516 |
When Was Swanson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1934 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,266
1925 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,755
1941 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,491
1929 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,766
Where Swanson Ranked Highest in 1934
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #369 | 5 |