How Many People Are Named Watson?

Curious about how common the name Watson is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 6,491
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 50,840 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 6,491 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Watson.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 50,840 people has this name.

This classification places Watson in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Watson

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 50,840 people

Total Count

6,491

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,474
Female: 17

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 45

  • Young (<30) 3,615
  • Adult (30–60) 371
  • Old (>60) 2,505

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 105
  • Arkansas 42
  • Arizona 28
  • California 158
  • Colorado 63
  • Connecticut 6
  • Florida 111
  • Georgia 318
  • Iowa 60
  • Idaho 15
  • Illinois 68
  • Indiana 96
  • Kansas 48
  • Kentucky 48
  • Louisiana 47
  • Maryland 10
  • Michigan 79
  • Minnesota 136
  • Missouri 107
  • Mississippi 34
  • Montana 6
  • North Carolina 183
  • North Dakota 22
  • Nebraska 34
  • New Jersey 5
  • New York 119
  • Ohio 128
  • Oklahoma 54
  • Oregon 48
  • Pennsylvania 147
  • South Carolina 142
  • South Dakota 31
  • Tennessee 88
  • Texas 274
  • Utah 108
  • Virginia 65
  • Washington 74
  • Wisconsin 122
  • West Virginia 31
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Watson?

Approximately 6,491 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Watson, based on statistical analysis.

Is Watson a rare name?

Watson is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.