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  DAWN

The meaning of the unisex name Dawn is AWAKENING.

Details on DAWN:

Gender:
Unisex
Meaning(s):
Awakening
Popularity for Girl:
3,443rd in the USA (top 15%)
Popularity for Boy:
25,709th in the USA (bottom 35%)
Origin(s) 
Themes / lists: 

Latest USA SSA birth information:

108 births
DAWN as a GIRL in 2024
6 births
DAWN as a BOY in 2024

The meaning(s) of DAWN:

The name Dawn is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Dawn is: Awakening.
Anglo-Saxon meaning
The name Dawn is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dawn is: Awakening.
American meaning
The name Dawn is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name Dawn is: Aurora. The first appearance of daylight; daybreak. Dawn. From the English word dawn.
English meaning

USA SSA birth(s) for DAWN:

Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name DAWN

 DAWN as a girl

YearGirl Births
2024108 births
202378 births
2022100 births
202196 births
202083 births
201986 births
2018100 births
201799 births
201684 births
201598 births
201494 births
201378 births
201289 births
201193 births
201092 births
2009112 births

 DAWN as a boy

YearBoy Births
20246 births
19955 births
19946 births
19926 births
19916 births
19909 births
19896 births
19878 births
198611 births
19859 births
198411 births
198318 births
198214 births
198120 births
198017 births
197924 births

About the name DAWN

Dawn, a name that invokes the gentle embrace of morning light, originates from the Old English word "dæge," meaning "day." Symbolically, it represents new beginnings, hope, and the promise of a fresh start, as the sun rises and dispels the darkness of night. This name resonates across various cultures, appearing in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, where it is often associated with positive attributes like optimism and renewal. In Native American cultures, dawn is revered as a time of spiritual awakening, a moment when dreams are transformed into reality. The name also finds its charm in places like Scandinavia, where it embodies the beauty of nature waking up from slumber. Choosing the name Dawn for your child can reflect a desire for them to carry the light of possibility into their lives, embodying the spirit of resilience and the beauty of each new day.

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