NAME PROFILE
Dawna
Dawna is an English and French name meaning 'the dawn' or 'the first light of day.' It symbolizes new beginnings and the promise of a bright future. Those named Dawna often possess a cheerful and optimistic disposition, bringing warmth and light to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,017 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1966 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 32%TX — 18%PA — 17%OH — 16%UT — 16%
Notable People
Dawna Friesen (Journalist, Global News) · Dawna Lee Heising (Actress, *The Last Resort*) · Dawna L. Wright (Author, *The Unseen* series)
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