Girl
Dawn
daybreak
About Dawn
There's something profoundly beautiful about naming a child after that magical moment when darkness yields to light. Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the promise each day brings. This nature-inspired choice has graced generations, maintaining steady appeal without becoming overused. The name's single syllable provides straightforward simplicity while carrying substantial depth. Dawn works wonderfully as both first name and middle name, pairing easily with various styles and lengths. It suggests someone grounded and genuine, perhaps with appreciation for natural beauty and quiet moments. The name doesn't demand attention but earns it through understated elegance. Parents choosing Dawn often value tradition and meaning over trendiness. It ages exceptionally well, remaining appropriate throughout all life stages without feeling dated or childish. The name's association with fresh starts makes it particularly meaningful for firstborn daughters or children born during transitional family periods.
Popularity of the Name Dawn
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | #856 | ||||
| 1916 | #894 | ||||
| 1917 | #946 | ||||
| 1919 | #884 | ||||
| 1920 | #787 | ||||
| 1921 | #753 | #189 | |||
| 1922 | #713 | #120 | |||
| 1923 | #644 | #149 | |||
| 1924 | #633 | #91 | |||
| 1925 | #639 | #76 | |||
| 1926 | #528 | #50 | |||
| 1927 | #502 | #40 | |||
| 1928 | #503 | #32 | |||
| 1929 | #441 | #37 | |||
| 1930 | #453 | #30 | |||
| 1931 | #379 | #29 | |||
| 1932 | #356 | #26 | |||
| 1933 | #359 | #27 | |||
| 1934 | #372 | #25 | |||
| 1935 | #311 | #32 | |||
| 1936 | #268 | #33 | |||
| 1937 | #288 | #31 | |||
| 1938 | #288 | #24 | |||
| 1939 | #288 | #41 | |||
| 1940 | #303 | #35 | |||
| 1941 | #278 | #41 | |||
| 1942 | #266 | #56 | |||
| 1943 | #253 | #64 | |||
| 1944 | #268 | #62 | |||
| 1945 | #246 | #60 | |||
| 1946 | #223 | #74 | |||
| 1947 | #208 | #88 | |||
| 1948 | #208 | #70 | |||
| 1949 | #209 | #77 | |||
| 1950 | #191 | #79 | |||
| 1951 | #188 | #88 | |||
| 1952 | #166 | #92 | |||
| 1953 | #138 | #103 | |||
| 1954 | #124 | #100 | |||
| 1955 | #103 | #107 | |||
| 1956 | #92 | #96 | |||
| 1957 | #93 | #108 | |||
| 1958 | #84 | #115 | |||
| 1959 | #54 | #124 | |||
| 1960 | #57 | #138 | |||
| 1961 | #49 | #130 | |||
| 1962 | #50 | #138 | |||
| 1963 | #52 | #113 | |||
| 1964 | #33 | #140 | #281 | ||
| 1965 | #26 | #145 | #338 | ||
| 1966 | #24 | #126 | #291 | ||
| 1967 | #27 | #132 | #221 | ||
| 1968 | #21 | #169 | #244 | ||
| 1969 | #21 | #167 | #222 | ||
| 1970 | #16 | #254 | #244 | ||
| 1971 | #14 | #268 | #214 | ||
| 1972 | #20 | #176 | #208 | ||
| 1973 | #21 | #244 | #161 | ||
| 1974 | #22 | #289 | #170 | ||
| 1975 | #23 | #188 | #171 | ||
| 1976 | #35 | #239 | #139 | ||
| 1977 | #43 | #228 | #156 | ||
| 1978 | #52 | #165 | #142 | ||
| 1979 | #57 | #155 | #145 | ||
| 1980 | #67 | #235 | #146 | ||
| 1981 | #79 | #312 | #136 | ||
| 1982 | #95 | #258 | #139 | ||
| 1983 | #106 | #241 | #124 | ||
| 1984 | #142 | #237 | #140 | ||
| 1985 | #165 | #119 | |||
| 1986 | #184 | #122 | |||
| 1987 | #231 | #351 | #190 | ||
| 1988 | #248 | #367 | #175 | ||
| 1989 | #306 | #147 | |||
| 1990 | #361 | #289 | #141 | ||
| 1991 | #385 | #165 | #353 | ||
| 1992 | #412 | #173 | #390 | ||
| 1993 | #498 | #185 | #376 | ||
| 1994 | #583 | #175 | #485 | ||
| 1995 | #668 | #177 | #544 | ||
| 1996 | #795 | #236 | #546 | ||
| 1997 | #681 | #620 | #227 | #563 | |
| 1998 | #806 | #658 | #260 | #564 | |
| 1999 | #913 | #696 | #359 | #692 | |
| 2000 | #909 | #783 | #330 | #335 | #731 |
| 2002 | #844 | #465 | #922 | ||
| 2006 | #854 | #478 | |||
| 2001 | #452 | #740 | |||
| 2003 | #507 | ||||
| 2004 | #346 | ||||
| 2005 | #404 | ||||
| 2007 | #383 | ||||
| 2008 | #387 | ||||
| 2009 | #937 | ||||
| 2010 | #518 | ||||
| 2011 | #417 | ||||
| 2012 | #950 | ||||
| 2013 | #932 | ||||
| 2014 | #902 | ||||
| 2015 | #603 | ||||
| 2018 | #751 | ||||
| 2019 | #719 | ||||
| 2020 | #845 | ||||
| 2022 | #762 | ||||
| 2024 | #751 | ||||
| 2025 | #904 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dawn
Names Similar to Dawn
Nicknames for Dawn
- Dawnie
- Donnie
- Deedee
- Dee
- Dawny
Famous People Named Dawn
| Dawn French | British actress and comedian |
| Dawn Harper-Nelson | American Olympic gold medalist in track and field |
| Dawn Richard | American singer-songwriter and former member of Danity Kane |
| Dawn Staley | American basketball Hall of Famer and coach |
| Dawn Zulueta | Filipino actress and model |
| Dawn Steel | American film producer and executive |
| Dawn Upshaw | American soprano opera singer |
| Dawn-Lyen Gardner | American actress known for "Queen Sugar" |
| Dawn Porter | British-American documentary filmmaker and director |
| Dawn Fraser | Australian Olympic swimmer and gold medalist |
| Dawn Olivieri | American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies |
| Dawn Wells | American actress best known as Mary Ann from "Gilligan's Island" |
| Dawn Landes | American singer-songwriter and musician |
| Dawn Tan | Australian artist and illustrator |
| Dawn Brancheau | American animal trainer at SeaWorld |
| Dawn Marie Psaltis | American professional wrestler and valet |
| Dawn Hallybone | British educator and EdTech expert |
| Dawn Yang | Singaporean blogger and social media influencer |
| Dawn O'Porter | British author, columnist, and television presenter |
Characters Named Dawn
| Dawn Summers | Character from the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" |
| Dawn Schafer | Character from the "The Baby-Sitters Club" book series |
| Dawn Tinsley | Character from the UK version of "The Office" |
| Dawn Bellwether | Character from the animated film "Zootopia" |
| Dawn Lerner | Character from the TV series "The Walking Dead" |
| Dawn Chamberlain | Character from the TV series "The Secret Circle" |
| Dawn Harper | Character from the TV show "Modern Family" |
| Dawn Swann | Character from the British soap opera "EastEnders" |
| Dawn Wiener | Character from the film "Welcome to the Dollhouse" |
| Dawn Budge | Character from the TV series "Frasier" |
| Dawn "Baby" Davenport | Character from the film "Female Trouble" |
| Dawn Greenhalgh | Character from the TV series "Degrassi High" |
| Dawn St. Claire | Character from the TV series "Scrubs" |
| Dawn Winans | Character from the TV series "Greenleaf" |
| Dawn Bellweather | Character from the TV series "Nancy Drew" |
| Dawn Wells | Character from the TV series "Route 66" |
| Dawn Sinclair-Barbara | Character from the TV series "Dynasty" |
| Dawn Renshaw | Character from the TV series "Waterloo Road" |
| Dawn Archer | Character from the TV series "Holby City" |
| Dawn Wheeler | Character from the TV series "One Life to Live" |