The name Watson is a girl's name meaning "son of Walter".

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A patronymic surname deriving from the traditional nickname Wat, from Walter. Watson appeared on the female baby name list for the first time in 2020, when it was given to 5 baby girls in the US. Actor Emma Watson is a famous surname bearer.

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The name Watson peaked for girls at #14973 in 2020. Watson is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Watson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Wat".

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What with the resurgence of W names like Weston and Walter, the prominence of high profile actress Emma and golfer Bubba, and even the attention paid to Watson, the IBM computer on "Jeopardy" (named for IBM's founder, Thomas Watson) this name could be in line for a revival of its own.
<br/><br/>Watson is the 20th most common surname in Scotland, meaning the son of Wat, an early nickname for Walter. Among the earliest emigrants to the Virginia Colony from England was John Watson in 1635. Later noted bearers of the surname include Alexander Graham Bell's telephone experiment partner Thomas A. Watson ("Mr. Watson--come here!"), James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA, and actress Emily.
Two well known Watsons in fiction are Sherlock Holmes's accomplice, Dr (John) Watson, and Spider-Man's love interest, Mary Jane.
All in all: a name with a varied and fascinating heritage.

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The name Watson is currently ranked #864 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #397 in 1882. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in WATSON, WATSON, and WATSON. Watson is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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