Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Dawone

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#4,554 (1978)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2021

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#4554

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dawone

The earliest SSA record of Dawone as a baby boy name dates back to 1977, when 5 babies received it. 1978 was its biggest year on record, with 7 newborns named Dawone — #4,554 in the national rankings. The 1970s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Dawones. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2021 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 27 Dawones have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dawone

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dawone 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 Dawone

What does the name Dawone mean?

Dawone is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dawone in 2026?

In 2026, Dawone ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dawone most popular?

Dawone reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #4,554 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Dawone a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dawone?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dawone include Dougals, Lonnel, Oji. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dawone

Dawone is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 27 births in the dataset. Dawone's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #4,554. Use the chart and map above to compare Dawone'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.