Girl · #10,411 in 2026

Dawni

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

Current Rank

#10,411

Peak Rank

#6,618 (1969)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1962

First Year

1981

Last Year

1969

Peak Year

#6618

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dawni

Dawni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 6 Dawnis were born — ranking #6,618 that year. As of 2026, Dawni ranks #10,411 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Dawnis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Dawni

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

Dani
Donny
Downy
Donnie
Downey
Downie
Doney
Donnee
Danny
Denny
Dunny
Danni

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawni

What does the name Dawni mean?

Dawni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dawni in 2026?

In 2026, Dawni ranks #10,411 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dawni most popular?

Dawni reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #6,618 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Dawni a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dawni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawni include Jeaniene, Christye, Stanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawni

Dawni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Dawni's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #6,618. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawni'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.