Dawn Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdawn / /dɔːn/English; Old English
Meaning
Daybreak; dawn
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dawn is derived from the Old English word 'dæge,' which means 'day.' It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, primarily for girls, but has also been adopted for boys. The name symbolizes new beginnings and the arrival of light after darkness.
Trend Summary
The name Dawn has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the mid-20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dawn was first seen in the United States in 1923. Dawn has ranked as high as #1024 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, California, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Dawn has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dawn (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 31 |
| 1966 | 31 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 43 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1974 | 36 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |