Dawna
Girl nameDawna has been given to 6,017 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It peaked in 1966.
Meaning & origin
From Dawn +‎ -a in the 20th century.
Origin: English
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,017
Peak year
1966 (264 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1919
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dawna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dawna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dawna?
Dawna has been given to 6,017 babies in the U.S. since 1919. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dawna peak?
Dawna peaked in 1966, when 264 babies were given the name.
Is Dawna a girl or boy name?
Dawna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dawna are girls).
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