Dawna Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDAWN-uh / /ˈdɔː.nə/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: 'daughter'; Hebrew: 'to be a light'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dawna is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with the concept of dawn, symbolizing new beginnings and light. The name has gained some popularity as a feminine form of the name Dawn.
Trend Summary
Dawna has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional use since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dawn
- Dawne
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dawna was first seen in the United States in 1919. Dawna has ranked as high as #809 nationally, which occurred in 1966, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Dawna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dawna (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 12 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 22 |
| 1935 | 20 |
| 1936 | 20 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 27 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 28 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 40 |
| 1946 | 43 |
| 1947 | 53 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 40 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 66 |
| 1952 | 51 |
| 1953 | 63 |
| 1954 | 79 |
| 1955 | 91 |
| 1956 | 234 |
| 1957 | 156 |
| 1958 | 152 |
| 1959 | 168 |
| 1960 | 175 |
| 1961 | 177 |
| 1962 | 180 |
| 1963 | 210 |
| 1964 | 258 |
| 1965 | 233 |
| 1966 | 264 |
| 1967 | 227 |
| 1968 | 233 |
| 1969 | 200 |
| 1970 | 195 |
| 1971 | 169 |
| 1972 | 159 |
| 1973 | 107 |
| 1974 | 117 |
| 1975 | 118 |
| 1976 | 92 |
| 1977 | 66 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 73 |
| 1980 | 96 |
| 1981 | 91 |
| 1982 | 76 |
| 1983 | 49 |
| 1984 | 57 |
| 1985 | 37 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 42 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |