How Many People Are Named Dawn?
290,592
people in the United States are named Dawn
1 in 1,152 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#271
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0867%
Of US population
Peak Year
1970
15,724 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
DAWN
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the English word dawn, ultimately derived from Old English dagung.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 56.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1888 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
30,093
Michigan
21,656
Illinois
21,121
California
20,829
Pennsylvania
19,318
Ohio
16,900
New Jersey
13,430
Wisconsin
12,065
Indiana
9,715
Minnesota
8,532
💡 Fun Facts About "Dawn"
- 114 babies were named Dawn in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1970
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1888
- Most popular in New York
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