Dawnya
girl nameDawnya entered the US charts in 1962, peaked at #3435 in 1970, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1962–2025
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rank today
#3435
peak (1970)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5006 |
| 1970s | #4472 |
| 1980s | #7750 |
| 1990s | #13694 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Dawnya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dawnya alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dawnya in 2025?
- Dawnya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dawnya most popular?
- Dawnya peaked in 1970, reaching #3435 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dawnya with classmates?
- Dawnya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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