Dawn
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew/English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #404
Total births: 72
History: Dawn peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Dawn Fraser won four Olympic gold medals in swimming and was named the greatest Australian female athlete ever. Dawn means Australian swimming supremacy.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1954) | #99 |
| Babies named Dawn in 1954 | 72 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 72 |
| Peak year | 1954 (72 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #99 |
Frequently asked about Dawn
What does the name Dawn mean?
Dawn means “God is my judge” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Dawn?
Dawn has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “God is my judge”.
How popular is Dawn in Australia?
Dawn ranked #99 in Australia in 1954 — given to 72 babies that year.
When was Dawn most popular?
Dawn peaked in 1954 with 72 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Dawn a boy or girl name?
Dawn is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Dawns in registered births are female.