Girls name · California
Dawn in California
In 2025, 8 babies born in California were named Dawn, making it the #2324 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1919, add up to 20,804.
Popularity over time
Dawn in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 11 | #287 |
| 1935 | 21 | #246 |
| 1950 | 95 | #194 |
| 1965 | 962 | #37 |
| 1979 | 386 | #78 |
| 1994 | 36 | #847 |
| 2009 | 13 | #1925 |
| 2025 | 8 | #2324 |
No year in California had more Dawn births than 1970, when 1,158 were born. Dawn's highest rank in California was #25, set in 1970.
Rank swung between #25 (1970) and #2743 (2007) in California, from #287 in 1919 to #2324 in 2025.
Nationally, Dawn's strongest state was New Jersey, where it hit #4 in 1970. See Dawn in every state →
How popular is Dawn in California?
In 2025, 8 babies born in California were named Dawn, making it the #2324 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1919, add up to 20,804.
How many babies are named Dawn in California?
California recorded 8 births of babies named Dawn in 2025.
What is the rank of Dawn in California?
Dawn ranked #2324 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.