Holding steady.
Popularity of Dawnita since 1951
Babies named Dawnita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dawnita is a distinctly mid-century American name, combining the gentle imagery of dawn with the popular feminine suffix -ita. Its peak occurred in 1967, and it has since fallen out of regular use, never having ranked within the top 1000 names. The name reflects a creative era of name formation in the United States, where familiar elements were blended to produce unique, melodic options for girls.
Dawnita is a modern American coinage, blending the name Dawn with the Spanish diminutive suffix -ita to create a feminine, ornate form. The name Dawn itself derives from the Old English word 'dagung', referring to the first light of day. Dawnita emerged in the mid-20th century, likely influenced by other -ita names such as Juanita and Anita. Its use peaked in the 1960s but remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dawn, Nita
Sibling names for Dawnita
Names that share Dawnita's style, for a brother or sister.
