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

Female
99.6%
Male
0.4%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.5 years old

Young (<30) 4,763
1.6%
Adult (30–60) 198,014
68.1%
Senior (>60) 87,815
30.2%

📈 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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