Dawn
Dawn: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dawn
- A female given name from English, sometimes given to a girl born at dawn.
Etymology
From dawn.
How popular is Dawn?
Since 1880, 289,641 girls and 1,039 boys in the U.S. have been named Dawn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1088 in 1969. In 2025, 85 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dawn
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Sibling name ideas for Dawn
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Dawn FAQ
What does the name Dawn mean?
A female given name from English, sometimes given to a girl born at dawn. From dawn.
What is the origin of the name Dawn?
Dawn is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Dawn?
Since 1880, 289,641 girls and 1,039 boys in the U.S. have been named Dawn (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #1088 in 1969. In 2025, 85 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dawn a boy or girl name?
Dawn is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 289,641 girls and 1,039 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.