Dawn
Female name · ↓ Falling
113,058
Total Births
1970
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1915
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dawn
Dawn is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 113,058 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1910s | 100 births |
| 1920s | 614 births |
| 1930s | 1,585 births |
| 1940s | 3,498 births |
| 1950s | 15,503 births |
| 1960s | 44,846 births |
| 1970s | 36,493 births |
| 1980s | 8,669 births |
| 1990s | 1,659 births |
| 2000s | 91 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dawn?
Dawn has been given to 113,058 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1970 with 6,098 births that year.
Is Dawn a boy or girl name?
Dawn is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Dawn most popular?
Dawn was most popular in 1970, when 6,098 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dawn?
Dawn first appeared in US records in 1915.