Dawann
An invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dawann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dawann today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dawann births was 1992 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dawann. 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 Dawann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1992
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#8,697
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Dawann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dawann 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 Dawann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dawann
The name Dawann traces its origins to the ancient Aramaic language, which was prominent in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the first millennium BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root word "dawan," which means "to judge" or "to discern."
In its earliest recorded use, the name Dawann appeared in ancient Aramaic inscriptions and texts dating back to the 6th century BC. These inscriptions were found in various regions of the Middle East, including modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Iran, suggesting that the name was widely used among Aramaic-speaking populations during that time period.
While the name Dawann does not have a direct mention in major religious scriptures or historical accounts, it is possible that it was used by individuals in the ancient Near East. However, due to the scarcity of records from that era, specific historical references are limited.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dawann was a philosopher and scholar who lived in the city of Edessa (modern-day Şanlıurfa, Turkey) during the 3rd century AD. This philosopher, known as Dawann of Edessa, was renowned for his contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dawann was a Persian poet and mystic who lived in the 9th century AD. Dawann al-Qazvini, as he was known, was celebrated for his beautiful and profound poetry, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.
In the 11th century, there was a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad named Dawann al-Baghdadi. He was widely respected for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the development of legal theory within the Islamic tradition.
During the medieval period, the name Dawann was also found in parts of Europe, particularly in regions that had been influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture. One such individual was Dawann of Cordoba, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 10th century in the city of Cordoba, which was then part of the Umayyad Caliphate in Spain.
In the 13th century, there was a notable figure named Dawann al-Dimashqi, who was a Syrian geographer and traveler. He is known for his detailed accounts of his travels throughout the Middle East and his descriptions of the various regions, cultures, and peoples he encountered.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Dawann throughout history, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse geographical spread. While the name may not be as common today as it once was, its linguistic roots and historical significance remain an intriguing part of the tapestry of human nomenclature.
People
Dawann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dawann as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dawann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dawann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dawann 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dawann a common name?
We classify Dawann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dawann most popular?
The single biggest year for Dawann was 1992, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dawann is about 33 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 Dawann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dawann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dawann 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 Dawann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dawann 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 Dawann 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 share the name Dawann?
Find out how many Americans are named Dawann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.