Dawn
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Dawn has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Dawn — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#14
in 1971
Current rank
#1850
in 2024
Years tracked
125
1888–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1888, Dawn reached its peak popularity for girls in 1971, ranking #14 nationally with 14,288 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2073 (2014) to #1850 (2024) — a 11% improvement.
As of 2024, Dawn ranks #1850 nationally for girls, with 108 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,850 | 108 |
| 2023 | #2,338 | 78 |
| 2022 | #1,964 | 100 |
| 2021 | #2,010 | 96 |
| 2020 | #2,174 | 83 |
| 2019 | #2,159 | 86 |
| 2018 | #1,969 | 100 |
| 2017 | #1,944 | 103 |
Dawn — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1087
in 1969
Current rank
#11209
in 2024
Years tracked
61
1923–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1923, Dawn reached its peak popularity for boys in 1969, ranking #1087 nationally with 51 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 29 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9170 (1995) to #11209 (2024) — a 18% drop.
As of 2024, Dawn ranks #11209 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #11,209 | 6 |
| 1995 | #9,170 | 5 |
| 1994 | #7,991 | 6 |
| 1992 | #7,654 | 6 |
| 1991 | #7,489 | 6 |
| 1990 | #5,471 | 9 |
| 1989 | #7,181 | 6 |
| 1987 | #5,067 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dawn most popular?
Dawn was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dawn becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dawn?
At least 290,592 babies have been recorded with the name Dawn in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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