Holding steady.
Popularity of Dawaun since 1974
Babies named Dawaun per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dawaun's real moment was 2001.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Dawaun is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak year was 2001, when a small number of boys received the name. Since then its usage has remained stable, with fewer than five births per year in most years. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a phonetic variant of Dawan or a creative spelling inspired by names like Dawood. Dawaun has not been associated with any top states or notable bearers, placing it among the more obscure modern coinages in the U.S. naming landscape.
Dawaun is a modern American name that first appeared in records in 1974. It may be a variant of Dawan, which is itself a variant of Daoud or David, but there is no clear etymological path. The name is rare and seems to be a creative spelling or phonetic construction that emerged in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D
Variants: Dawan
Sibling names for Dawaun
Names that share Dawaun's style, for a brother or sister.
