Dawna
Dawna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Daybreak or first light of day.
Origin and history
Dawna is a modern English feminine name derived from the word 'dawn', signifying the break of day. It emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States as a phonetic variation of the name Dawn. Though moderately popular in the late 20th century, it has become quite rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
6,017 babies in the United States have been named Dawna since 1880. It ranks #2201 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27 %)
- PA (9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
- OH (7.7 %)
- MA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 93 |
| 1930-1940 | 180 |
| 1940-1950 | 375 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,113 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,157 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,159 |
| 1980-1990 | 575 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 75 |
| 2010-2019 | 31 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- Dawna was created as a phonetic spelling variant of the classic English name Dawn.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.