Dawn
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Daybreak; Dawn
Background: The name Dawn originates from the Old English word 'dæge,' meaning 'day,' which is related to the Latin 'aurora,' signifying 'daybreak' or 'dawn.' This term is often associated with the first light of day.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#135
Total births
290,592
Most popular decade
1970s
(278,394 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+225 ranks)
Years in Top 100
27
First recorded year
1888
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1923
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,467
- Peak year
- 1975
- Peak year births
- 54
- Peak rank
- #1,147
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #10,889
Female
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,276
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 15,681
- Peak rank
- #16
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 108
- Recent rank
- #1,845
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).