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Dawna is an English name derived from the Old English word for 'day', reflecting its meaning of 'daybreak' or 'dawn'. It evolved from the name Dawn, with historical forms tracing back to Old English. The name is associated with traits of optimism and new beginnings, and it has no direct biblical relevance. Dawna gained popularity in the 20th century as a feminine variant, with notable figures bearing the name.

The name Dawna is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dawna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dawna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4292nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1752nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 912th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 889th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2642nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10954th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20672nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dawna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.