Dawnita
girl nameDawnita entered the US charts in 1951, peaked at #2558 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1951–2025
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rank today
#2558
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5182 |
| 1960s | #3836 |
| 1970s | #4698 |
| 1980s | #7764 |
| 1990s | #12070 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Dawnita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawnita alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawnita in 2025?
- Dawnita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dawnita most popular?
- Dawnita peaked in 1967, reaching #2558 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dawnita with classmates?
- Dawnita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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