Dawn
Dawn is a girls' name of English origin meaning “daybreak, the first light.” An English word name for the first light of day.
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how do you pronounce Dawn?
DAWN
where does the name Dawn come from?
A feminine given name of Old English origin meaning the first appearance of light, or daybreak.
It was extremely popular in the 1960s–1970s United States, now considered a retro vintage name.
how popular is this name?
Dawn has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 85 years since 1915, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #14 in 1971, and ranked #910 in 2000.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #910 |
| 1999 | #914 |
| 1998 | #805 |
| 1997 | #680 |
| 1996 | #795 |
| 1995 | #668 |
| 1994 | #582 |
| 1993 | #498 |
| 1992 | #411 |
| 1991 | #385 |
| 1990 | #360 |
| 1980 | #67 |
| 1971 | #14 |
| 1970 | #16 |
| 1960 | #57 |
| 1950 | #191 |
| 1940 | #303 |
| 1930 | #453 |
| 1920 | #787 |
| 1915 | #856 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Dawn fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Dawn?
- Dawn French
- Dawn Robinson
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Sibling names that share Dawn's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dawn
What does the name Dawn mean?
Dawn means “daybreak, the first light”.
What is the origin of the name Dawn?
Dawn comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Dawn?
Dawn ranked #910 in the US in 2000, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1971, at #14, and it has spent 85 years in the top 1,000 since 1915.
Is Dawn a boy or girl name?
Dawn is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Dawn?
Dawn is pronounced DAWN, with 1 syllable.
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