Mistydawn
A poetic name evoking misty morning atmospheres and dawn's early light.
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Mistydawn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mistydawn today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mistydawn births was 1979 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mistydawn. 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 Mistydawn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
1979
8 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1992 SSA rank
#12,808
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Mistydawn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mistydawn from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 20 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mistydawn 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 Mistydawn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mistydawn
The given name Mistydawn is a relatively modern invention, combining the English words "misty" and "dawn" to create a name with a poetic and natural imagery. It does not originate from any specific language or culture, but rather was likely coined in the 20th century as part of the growing trend of creating unique and nature-inspired names.
While the name itself does not have any ancient roots or historical references in religious texts or historical records, its component words do carry symbolic meanings. The word "misty" evokes a sense of mystery, softness, and the natural beauty of fog or mist, while "dawn" represents the beginning of a new day, renewal, and the promise of a fresh start.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Mistydawn are relatively recent, with no known instances of its use prior to the late 20th century. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout recent history.
One such person is Mistydawn Duran, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant and evocative landscapes. Born in 1972, she has gained recognition for her ability to capture the essence of nature's fleeting moments, particularly the soft glow of misty mornings and dawns.
Another individual named Mistydawn is Mistydawn McFadden, a Canadian environmentalist and activist. Born in 1983, she has been a vocal advocate for sustainable living and the preservation of natural habitats, embodying the name's connection to the natural world.
In the world of literature, there is Mistydawn Chambers, an American author and poet born in 1968. Her works often explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the beauty found in the natural world, resonating with the name's symbolic meanings.
Mistydawn Johnson, born in 1975, is a renowned yoga instructor and wellness coach from the United States. Her teachings emphasize the importance of finding inner peace and harmony, aligning with the name's connotations of serenity and new beginnings.
Lastly, Mistydawn Simmons, born in 1980, is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist. She has dedicated her efforts to various charitable causes, particularly those aimed at empowering women and children, embodying the name's essence of hope and fresh starts.
While the name Mistydawn may be a relatively recent creation, its poetic and nature-inspired qualities have resonated with individuals across various fields, allowing them to embrace the beauty and symbolism it represents.
People
Mistydawn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mistydawn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mistydawn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mistydawn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mistydawn 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 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Mistydawn a common name?
We classify Mistydawn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mistydawn most popular?
The single biggest year for Mistydawn was 1979, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mistydawn is about 43 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 Mistydawn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mistydawn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mistydawn in the SSA data are female. 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 Mistydawn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mistydawn 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 Mistydawn 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 have Mistydawn as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.