Dawna
girl nameDawna entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #579 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#579
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4251 |
| 1920s | #3202 |
| 1930s | #1932 |
| 1940s | #1389 |
| 1950s | #1018 |
| 1960s | #687 |
| 1970s | #1160 |
| 1980s | #2074 |
| 1990s | #4925 |
| 2000s | #11779 |
| 2010s | #14417 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 5,200 people named Dawna are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawna alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawna in 2025?
- Dawna is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dawna most popular?
- Dawna peaked in 1966, reaching #579 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dawna with classmates?
- Dawna will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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