Girls name · California
Dawn in California
Dawn was the 2324th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Dawn that year. Since 1919, California families have named 20,804 babies Dawn.
Popularity over time
Dawn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 11 | 287th |
| 1935 | 21 | 246th |
| 1950 | 95 | 194th |
| 1965 | 962 | 37th |
| 1979 | 386 | 78th |
| 1994 | 36 | 847th |
| 2009 | 13 | 1925th |
| 2025 | 8 | 2324th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 287th in 1919 to 2324th in 2025.
The most babies named Dawn in California in a single year was 1,158, in 1970. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1970.
Across the country, Dawn reached its best rank of 4th in New Jersey (1970). See Dawn in every state →
How popular is Dawn in California?
Dawn was the 2324th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 8 babies named Dawn that year. Since 1919, California families have named 20,804 babies Dawn.
How many babies are named Dawn in California?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Dawn in California. The most babies named Dawn in California in a single year was 1,158, in 1970.
What is the rank of Dawn in California?
Dawn ranked 2324th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 25th among girls names in 1970.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.