Dawain
A name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Persian roots.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dawain. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dawain today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dawain births was 1977 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dawain. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dawain. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1977
7 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#4,702
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Dawain: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dawain by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dawain during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dawain
The name Dawain has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "da" meaning "to create" and "wain" meaning "life." Thus, the name Dawain can be interpreted as "the creator of life" or "the bringer of life."
In the early days of Sumerian culture, Dawain was a name bestowed upon individuals who played a significant role in the community, such as healers, midwives, or those who possessed a deep understanding of the natural world. It was believed that these individuals had a sacred connection to the forces of life and were revered for their ability to assist in the miracle of birth.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dawain can be found in the cuneiform tablets of the Sumerian city-state of Uruk, dating back to approximately 3200 BCE. These tablets contain records of a renowned healer named Dawain, who was credited with saving countless lives during a period of widespread illness.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dawain has been carried by several notable individuals, including Dawain ibn Khalid, a renowned 9th-century Arabian scholar and physician who made significant contributions to the field of medicine. Another notable bearer of the name was Dawain al-Andalusi, a 12th-century philosopher and astronomer from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain), who was renowned for his treatises on the celestial movements and the nature of the universe.
In more recent times, Dawain al-Hakim was a 16th-century Persian poet and mystic, whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the divine essence within all living beings. His poetry often explored the themes of love, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all life.
Another noteworthy figure was Dawain ibn Battuta, a 14th-century Moroccan explorer and traveler, who embarked on an epic journey across vast stretches of Africa, Asia, and Europe. His detailed accounts of his travels, documented in the famous "Rihla" (Travels), provided invaluable insights into the diverse cultures and societies of the medieval world.
Finally, Dawain al-Jazari, a 13th-century inventor and engineer from Diyar Bakr (modern-day Turkey), is renowned for his groundbreaking work in the field of robotics and mechanical engineering. His innovative designs and inventions, including the first programmable humanoid robot, revolutionized the understanding of automation and laid the foundations for modern-day robotics.
People
Dawain + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dawain as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dawain: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dawain?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dawain going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Dawain a common name?
We classify Dawain as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dawain most popular?
The single biggest year for Dawain was 1977, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dawain is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dawain in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dawain a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dawain in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dawain still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dawain in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dawain can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Dawain?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.