Dawn name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: English

Usage: English

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Dawn

da-wn

Meaning: Daybreak, Awakening, The Elements Dawn and Sun Arising

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What does Dawn mean?
Variations of Dawn
How popular is Dawn?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Dawn
Sibling Names for Dawn
Famous People Named Dawn
Lists having Dawn

What does Dawn mean?

Of English origin, Well-Liked and Perpetual Dawn bestowed upon both boys and girls, Dawn means "Daybreak, Awakening, The Elements Dawn or Sun Arising" is chiefly used in English.

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How do I pronounce Dawn?

Two syllabled Dawn is most commonly pronounced as da-wn.

Variants of Dawn

Adawna, Dawnmarie

Names that rhyme with Dawn

How popular is the name Dawn?

Dawn is an extremely popular name in United States given to over 290017 babies in 179 years. Recently the name is rising, in 1971, it ranked 14th when 15681 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 16 times Dawn is a familiar baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1985, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 118 on girl names chart when 56 babies were given the name Dawn. There are over 1098 babies that have been given the name Dawn in Ireland.

Dawn is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 620 on girl names chart when 39 babies were named Dawn.

Over 332 people have been named Dawn in England and Wales. Dawn is an uncommon baby name in France, in use since 1956, peaked in 1964 when it ranked 799th. Over 101 people have been named Dawn in France.

However things change on global perspective, Dawn is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 600 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Canada, South Africa, Australia, Scotland and Wales.

As per our estimate, over 680000 babies have been bestowed Dawn around the globe.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	2343	77
2022	0	0	1961	99
2021	0	0	1994	96
2020	0	0	2165	83
2019	0	0	2153	86
2018	0	0	1967	100
2017	0	0	1941	103
2016	0	0	2244	85
2015	0	0	1994	99
2014	0	0	2068	94

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Dawn in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	5	6	121	230
	0	0	0	110
	3	2	37	162
	3	2	8	39
	3	0	24	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Dawn

You like your freedom and independence. You believe in yourself because it's the secret to achieving your aspirations and realize your life goals. If your name ends with letter N, you are not an ordinary person. You never come up with a plan to achieve something but make your way as you go. The people with number 5 as their personality no are active and outgoing. You sometimes feel you are trapped in a cage that is also created by yourself.

Other names similar to Dawn

Ashbie - Commonly used in English, Ashbie means "Ash Tree Farm" is aimed at boys
Shurlock means Bright Hair in general used for boys used predominantly in English is originated from English
Haglea is originated from English, Haglea means "From the Enclosed Meadow" given to baby boys is used particulary in English
Banjiman - Largely used in English, Banjiman means "Right-hand Son or Similar to Benedict" is used as a baby boy name
Dearborn - Boy name Dearborn is largely used in English. Its origin is in English, meaning of Dearborn is "Place Name, From the Deer Brook or Brook of the Deer"

Sibling Names for Dawn

If you're considering naming your baby girl Dawn, you might be interested in names that complement this soft and gentle name. We have compiled a list of sibling names that flow well with Dawn, ranging from classic to modern, so you can find the perfect match for your family.

Sister for Dawn

Brother for Dawn

Famous people named Dawn

Dawn Silva, American funk vocalist
Dawn Upshaw, American soprano
Dawn Prince-Hughes, American anthropologist, primatologist
Dawn Shadforth, British music video and documentary director
Dawn Lake, Australian television comedian, singer
Dawn Padmore, Liberian classical singer primarily known as a recitalist
Dawn Ostroff, current Chief Content Officer of Spotify and the former President of Entertainment of The CW and President of Condé Nast Entertainment
Dawn Marie Sass, former civil servant and retail clerk
Dawn Airey, chief executive officer of Getty Images since 12 October 2015
Dawn O'Donnell, prominent Sydney entrepreneur and supporter of the Sydney LGBT community
Dawn Steckley, Canadian figure skater
Dawn Marie Psaltis, American actress

Dawn French, British actress, writer, comedian and presenter
Dawn Fraser, Australian freestyle champion swimmer and former politician
Dawn Primarolo, British Labour Party politician
Dawn Coe-Jones, Canadian professional golfer
Dawn Wells, American actress
Dawn Staley, American basketball Hall of Fame player and coach
Dawn Robinson, American singer–songwriter, model, and actress
Dawn George, former female boxer
Dawn Steele, Scottish actress best
Dawn Powell, American writer of novels and stories
Dawn Butler, British Labour Party politician serving as Shadow Women & Equalities Secretary since 2017
Dawn Clark Netsch, professor of law at Northwestern University and an Illinois politician

Dawn of Azazel, death metal band from New Zealand
Dawn Dunlap, American actress best
Dawn Addams, English actress
Dawn Black, politician in British Columbia, Canada
Dawn Steel, American film studio executive and producer
Dawn Marie Johnston, professional wrestler
Dawn Okoro, artist
Dawn Raid All-Stars, musical collaboration between Dawn Raid Entertainment and Boost Mobile which brought together all the artists of Dawn Raid as a collective group
Dawn Richard, American singer-songwriter, actress and animator
Dawn Eden Goldstein, American Roman Catholic author and journalist
Dawn, Swedish extreme metal band,
Dawn Penn, Jamaican reggae singer
Dawn Morrell, American politician of the Democratic Party

Dawn Acton, English actress most notable for playing Tracy Barlow
Dawn of Relic, Finnish black metal band
Dawn of the Replicants, Scottish indie rock quintet
Dawn Purvis, former Independent Unionist member of the Northern Ireland Assembly
Dawn Bender, American film, stage, and radio actress
Dawn Fardell, independent member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Dubbo between 2004 and 2011
Dawn Neesom, English journalist
Dawn Pettengill, has been a member of the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005
Dawn Lyn, retired American actress best
Dawn O'Porter, British writer, director and television presenter
Dawn Best, American artist and author known for her work
Dawn Riley, American sailor

Dawn Ellerbe, former track and field athlete
Dawn Fratangelo in Dateline NBC as
Dawn Manning in The Last Fall as Producer
Dawn Matthews in Racing Stripes as Actress
Dawn Klingberg in One Perfect Day as Actress
Dawn Harper in Episode #1.17 as
Dawn Walters in Daydream Believer as Actress
Dawn Mander in TRON: Legacy as Actress
Dawn Beret in Victim as Actress
Dawne Damon in MASH as Actress
Actor Dawn Bennett, notable for movie Nudes on Tiger Reef
In 1998 flick, Made in Berlin, Dawn Akemi portrayed Lotte.
Dawn Birch characterized central role of Cat in 2006 comedy, romance flick Finding Preet.

Dawn Bluford portrayed leading character of Woman in city in 2016 family film Stella.
Dawn Didawick portrayed important role of Rosalind in 2000 biography, drama flick Erin Brockovich.
In 2012, Dawn DuVurger portrayed the role of Claire in horror movie Aberrations.
Dawn Howard played leading role of Jessie in 1997 action, drama flick Raven's Ridge.
Dawn Lambing played the central character of Lauren Taylor in 1997 action flick Captured Alive.
In 1996 horror flick, Santa Claws, Dawn Michelucci played Angela Quinn.
In 1998, Dawn Monacco portrayed the role of Patient in comedy and drama film The Vampire's Seduction.
Dawn Zulueta, from 1994 action and crime movie The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!), who portrayed Cecilia Masagca.

In 2018, Dawn J. Towles Richards characterized the role of Mom Collins in comedy film The Wake Up Call Movie.
In 2002, Dawn Lee Stein portrayed the role of Dawn in drama movie Written by Franklin Mann.
Dawn Tanner played key character of Corey Parker in 1989 action, adventure flick Rapid Fire.
Dawn Diano, from 1969 comedy movie Indian Raid, Indian Made, who characterized the N.
Dawn Elizabeth, from 2006 thriller flick X-Gen, who portrayed Tobi.
Dawn Engaas played key character of Sara in 2008 thriller movie Flawed.
In 2007, Dawn M. Landrum characterized the role of Caroline Dubaney in drama film Within Us.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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