Dawn
Dawn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Daybreak or the first light of day.
Origin and history
Dawn is a vocabulary name of Old English origin referring to the first appearance of light in the morning. Though predominantly given to females in the United States, it has recorded rare historical usage for males. Today, it remains an uncommon choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,039 babies in the United States have been named Dawn since 1880. It ranks #3645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- NY (34.1 %)
- CA (25 %)
- MI (14.4 %)
- OH (7.6 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 27 |
| 1930-1940 | 44 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 314 |
| 1970-1980 | 353 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 32 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Fun facts
- Dawn emerged alongside other nature and time-of-day vocabulary names in English-speaking regions.
- Although predominantly female, official birth records show over 1,000 U.S. males have been named Dawn since 1880.