Dawne
Dawne is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Daybreak or first light of day.
Origin and history
Dawne is a feminine variant spelling of Dawn, derived from the English vocabulary word referring to daybreak. It peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as a elaboration of the standard spelling. Today, it is an uncommon classic name.
Popularity in the United States
2,603 babies in the United States have been named Dawne since 1880. It ranks #3464 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (20.7 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
- IL (13.1 %)
- MI (11 %)
- PA (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 245 |
| 1950-1960 | 512 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,018 |
| 1970-1980 | 565 |
| 1980-1990 | 117 |
| 1990-2000 | 26 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Dawne adds a silent 'e' to the traditional vocabulary name Dawn, a trend popular in mid-20th-century naming.
- The majority of U.S. occurrences of this spelling were registered between the 1950s and 1970s.