Dawes Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dawz /dɔːz/
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: dweller by the dike; French: from the ditches
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dawes is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Daw," which is a diminutive of "David." The name David itself has Hebrew roots, originating from the Hebrew name "Dāwīḏ," meaning "beloved." This name was adopted into Greek as "Dāuid" and later into Latin as "Davidus," before making its way into Old French as "David" and eventually into Middle English as "Daw." The transition to Dawes likely occurred as a patronymic surname, indicating "son of Daw," which was common in the formation of surnames in England during the Middle Ages. Historically, the name David has significant biblical associations, being borne by the second king of Israel, who is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament.
The name gained prominence in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, as many biblical names were adopted by the Anglo-Norman aristocracy. The name Dawes, as a derivative, would have emerged in the context of this cultural and linguistic shift, particularly during the 12th and 13th centuries when surnames became hereditary.
Culturally, the name Dawes carries connotations of loyalty and affection, reflective of its etymological roots in the word "beloved." It has been associated with various historical figures, including notable individuals in English history, though specific references may vary. The name's endurance can be attributed to its connection to the widely respected biblical figure David, as well as its phonetic appeal in English.
The diminutive form "Daw" has also been used in various contexts, reinforcing the name's historical significance and cultural resonance.
Fictional characters named Dawes
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Dawes is a fictional character from the film The Martian. He is a NASA mission control flight director who plays a crucial role in coordinating the rescue of an astronaut stranded on Mars.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dawes was first seen in the United States in 1924.
Dawes has ranked as high as #907 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Dawes has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dawes is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dawes was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dawes
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dawes.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1924 | 9 |