Dawn
Dawn is an English name derived from the Old English word 'dagung,' meaning the first appearance of light in the morning sky. It evokes imagery of new beginnings, hope, and the fresh start that comes with each new day.
Current Popularity
#1850 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Simple and easy to spell with no alternative variations
- •Peak popularity was in the 1970s, giving it a gentle retro feel
- •The nature-based meaning makes it timeless and universally understood
- •One syllable makes it easy to pair with longer middle and last names
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Famous People
Dawn French
British actress and comedian
Dawn Fraser
Australian Olympic swimmer
Dawn Wells
Actress, Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island'
Dawn Staley
Basketball player and coach
Statistics
289,552
Total births since 1880
1970
Peak year
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