Girl · #12,056 in 2026

Dawnae

Name: Popularity of the name Dawnae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dawnae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,056

Peak Rank

#12,056 (2001)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1999

First Year

2001

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#12056

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dawnae

Dawnae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 7 Dawnaes were born — ranking #12,056 that year. As of 2026, Dawnae ranks #12,056 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Dawnaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dawnae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawnae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawnae

What does the name Dawnae mean?

Dawnae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dawnae in 2026?

In 2026, Dawnae ranks #12,056 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dawnae most popular?

Dawnae reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #12,056 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dawnae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dawnae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dawnae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawnae include Angilee, Veanna, Natasa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawnae

Dawnae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Dawnae's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #12,056. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawnae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.