Find out how popular the first name Dawne has been for the last 21 years (from 1974 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dawne by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Dawne is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Dawne.

The history of the first name Dawne

The name Dawne is an English feminine given name derived from the Middle English word "dawn," which itself originated from the Old English "dæġ" meaning "day." It is a reference to the first appearance of light in the morning, the beginning of a new day. The name Dawne emerged as a distinct given name during the 16th century in England.

In the 17th century, the name Dawne appeared in various historical records and literary works, although its usage remained relatively uncommon. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, where a Dawne Woodward was baptized in 1628.

During the 18th century, a few notable individuals bore the name Dawne. Dawne Edith Wyndham (1701-1778) was an English aristocrat and the wife of Sir Wadham Wyndham, 2nd Baronet. Dawne Marie Fitzherbert (1737-1825) was an English Catholic aristocrat who secretly married George IV of the United Kingdom in 1785, although their marriage was considered invalid under the Royal Marriages Act.

In the 19th century, the name Dawne gained a bit more popularity, albeit still relatively uncommon. Dawne Eveleen Sampson (1836-1892) was an English novelist and travel writer who authored several books, including "A Daughter of Eve" and "Lilian's Retrospect." Dawne Lillian Baird (1869-1942) was a Scottish-born American writer and journalist who worked for various publications, including The New York Times and The New York Herald Tribune.

One of the most notable individuals with the name Dawne in the 20th century was Dawne Cynthia Wilkinson (1919-2002), a British actress and singer known for her performances in various television shows and films, such as "The Benny Hill Show" and "The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery." Another prominent figure was Dawne Piper (1925-2008), an American actress and model who appeared in several Hollywood films, including "The Ten Commandments" and "The Joker Is Wild."

While the name Dawne has been used throughout history, it has never achieved widespread popularity and has remained a relatively uncommon choice for a given name. Its usage has waxed and waned over the centuries, but its connection to the concept of a new beginning and the dawning of a new day has remained a consistent theme.

Data source

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