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.
The name Dawn is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Dawn is: Awakening.
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.
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
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 108 births |
| 2023 | 78 births |
| 2022 | 100 births |
| 2021 | 96 births |
| 2020 | 83 births |
| 2019 | 86 births |
| 2018 | 100 births |
| 2017 | 99 births |
| 2016 | 84 births |
| 2015 | 98 births |
| 2014 | 94 births |
| 2013 | 78 births |
| 2012 | 89 births |
| 2011 | 93 births |
| 2010 | 92 births |
| 2009 | 112 births |
DAWN as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 births |
| 1995 | 5 births |
| 1994 | 6 births |
| 1992 | 6 births |
| 1991 | 6 births |
| 1990 | 9 births |
| 1989 | 6 births |
| 1987 | 8 births |
| 1986 | 11 births |
| 1985 | 9 births |
| 1984 | 11 births |
| 1983 | 18 births |
| 1982 | 14 births |
| 1981 | 20 births |
| 1980 | 17 births |
| 1979 | 24 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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