Dawsyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dawsyn is a modern English name that means 'son of David'. It evolved from the medieval name Dawson, which itself is rooted in the biblical name David. The name has gained popularity in recent years as a unique variant, often associated with a modern and trendy image. While it has connections to biblical heritage through David, its direct biblical relevance is limited.
The name Dawsyn is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dawsyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, 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 male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dawsyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6096th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3609th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12172nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2296th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dawsyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dawsyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɔːsən/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Dawsyn is derived from the name Dawson, which itself comes from the medieval name 'Daw', a diminutive of David, combined with the suffix '-son' meaning 'son of'.
Meaning
son of David
Language Evolution
David (Hebrew), Daw (Middle English), Dawson (Middle English), Dawsyn (Modern English)
Biblical Background
David is a significant biblical figure, a king of Israel known for his leadership and the Psalms attributed to him.
Historical Usage
The name Dawson gained popularity in the 19th century, and Dawsyn emerged as a modern variant in the late 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Dawson, Daw, Daws, Dawsynne
Modern Popularity & Image
Dawsyn is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with a unique and contemporary image.
Famous People
Dawsyn Jones (fictional character), Dawsyn Cummings (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dawsyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dawsyn"
"Dawsyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6096th of 24088 | 194 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3609th of 23106 | 368 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 12172nd of 35406 | 115 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2296th of 30306 | 965 |
Regional Popularity of "Dawsyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Dawsyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.70% 1781st/3984 |
100.00% 4487th/4487 |
33.39% 2278th/6822 |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dawsyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dawsyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.