Name meaning & stats
Dawn
Dawn means “daybreak” (English origin). 284,995 US babies since 1940, peak 1970. Notable Dawns are 1.7× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“daybreak”
EnglishWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1970
284,995 US babies were named Dawn between 1940 and 2025.
Where Dawns end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.7× | High · 28 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 26 people |
| Singer | 1.2× | Medium · 16 people |
| Writer | 0.7× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable women who are politicians, Dawns show up 1.7× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Spelling family
Dawn is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1970)